Definition: having or expressing desire for something
Usage: desirous of high office; desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem
Similar words: appetent
Definition: marked by eager desire
Usage: a big rich appetent Western city
Similar words: athirst, thirsty, hungry
Definition: (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous
Usage: athirst for knowledge; hungry for recognition; thirsty for informaton
Similar words: greedy, esurient, avid, devouring
Definition: (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous
Usage: avid for adventure; an avid ambition to succeed; fierce devouring affection; the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity; greedy for fame
Similar words: covetous, envious, jealous
Definition: showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
Usage: he was never covetous before he met her; jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions; envious of their art collection
Similar words: nostalgic
Definition: unhappy about being away and longing for familiar things or persons
Similar words: homesick
Definition: longing to return home