Desiring: meaning, definitions and examples

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desiring

[ dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ ]

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feeling

Having a strong feeling of wanting something. It is a strong wish or longing for something.

Synonyms

coveting, craving, longing, yearning

Examples of usage

He was desiring a peaceful life away from the city.
She had always been desiring to travel the world.

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psychology

A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.

Synonyms

craving, longing, want, wish

Examples of usage

Her desiring for success drove her to work hard.
The desiring for love is a common human emotion.

Translations

Translations of the word "desiring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desejando

🇮🇳 इच्छा करना

🇩🇪 verlangend

🇮🇩 menginginkan

🇺🇦 бажаючий

🇵🇱 pragnący

🇯🇵 欲している (yokushite iru)

🇫🇷 désirant

🇪🇸 deseando

🇹🇷 arzulayan

🇰🇷 갈망하는 (galmanghaneun)

🇸🇦 راغب

🇨🇿 toužící

🇸🇰 túžiaci

🇨🇳 渴望的 (kěwàng de)

🇸🇮 poželen

🇮🇸 þrá

🇰🇿 қалаушы

🇬🇪 მსურველი

🇦🇿 arzulayan

🇲🇽 deseando

Word origin

The word 'desiring' comes from the Middle English word 'desiren', which in turn comes from the Old French 'desirer', meaning 'to long for'. The concept of desire has been present in human culture and literature for centuries, exploring the complex emotions and motivations behind our wants and longings.