desirously
|de-sir-ous-ly|
/dɪˈzaɪrəs/
(desirous)
full of desire
Etymology
'desirous' originates from Latin, specifically the verb 'desiderāre', meaning 'to long for, to desire', which passed into Old French as 'desirer' and then into Middle English.
'desiderāre' in Latin became Old French 'desirer' and Middle English 'desiren'/'desirous'; the English adjective 'desirous' later formed the adverb 'desirously' by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
Initially related to the action 'to long for' (Latin 'desiderāre'); over time it evolved into the adjective meaning 'having desire' and the adverb meaning 'in a desirous manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a strong feeling of wanting or wishing for something (meaning provided as related transformation of the base).
Her desire for adventure led her to travel the world.
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Adjective 1
having or showing desire for something; eager or wishing for.
He was desirous of recognition for his work.
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Adverb 1
in a desirous manner; with desire, eagerness, or longing.
She looked at the painting desirously, wishing she could own it.
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