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Meaning of desire
A strong feeling of wanting something or someone.
Etymology of desire
The word "desire" comes from the Old French "desirer", which is derived from the Latin "desiderare", meaning "to long for" or "to wish for", which is a combination of "de" (from) and "sidus" (star), originally meaning "to feel the absence of a star", later generalized to mean "to miss" or "to long for something"
Synonyms
aspiration
wish
longing
yearning
craving
passion
urge
inclination
tendency
preference
fondness
liking
love
affection
appetite
hunger
thirst
eagerness
enthusiasm
zeal
ardor
fervor
devotion
dedication
commitment
attachment
obsession
fixation
infatuation
fascination
captivation
enchantment
allurement
enticement
temptation
seduction
allure
attraction
charm
appeal
interest
curiosity
inclination
bent
proclivity
disposition
propensity
sensitivity
responsiveness
receptivity
openness
susceptibility
Definitions
- A strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
- * A person or thing that is wanted
Usage Examples
- Her desire to travel the world led her to save up enough money to take a year off.
- * He has a strong desire to learn new languages and become fluent in Spanish.
- * The company's desire to expand globally has driven its recent mergers and acquisitions.
Antonyms
aversion
dislike
distaste
hatred
indifference
apathy
dislike
disinterest
unconcern
detachment
repugnance
repulsion
abhorrence
loathing
disdain
contempt
scorn
disdainfulness
disaffection
disillusion
disenchantment
disinterest
boredom
tedium
listlessness
lethargy
lassitude
inertia
stagnation
indifference
neutrality
objectivity
dispassion