Desirously: meaning, definitions and examples

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desirously

 

[ dɪˈzaɪərəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

expressing desire

Desirously refers to doing something in a manner that shows a strong wish or longing for something. It conveys an attitude of eagerness or yearning in the pursuit of an object, person, or experience.

Synonyms

eagerly, longingly, yearningly

Examples of usage

  • She looked at the dessert desirously.
  • He spoke desirously about his future plans.
  • They gazed desirously at the beautiful house.

Translations

Translations of the word "desirously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desejosamente

🇮🇳 इच्छाशक्ति से

🇩🇪 begehrlich

🇮🇩 dengan keinginan

🇺🇦 з бажанням

🇵🇱 pragnąco

🇯🇵 切望して

🇫🇷 désireusement

🇪🇸 deseosamente

🇹🇷 istekli bir şekilde

🇰🇷 욕심내어

🇸🇦 بشغف

🇨🇿 toužebně

🇸🇰 túžobne

🇨🇳 渴望地

🇸🇮 željno

🇮🇸 þrátt

🇰🇿 тілекпен

🇬🇪 სურვილით

🇦🇿 istəklə

🇲🇽 deseosamente

Word origin

The word 'desirously' is derived from the adjective 'desirous', which traces its roots to the Latin word 'desiderare', meaning 'to long for or wish for'. The formation of 'desirous' as an adjective in Middle English in the 14th century, then transitioned to the adverbial form 'desirously'. Over time, it has evolved to express the manner in which an action is performed, emphasizing the emotional state of wanting or longing. This transformation signifies not just a basic desire but a deep-seated yearn that drives actions and expressions.