Meaning
eager, keen
- Having or expressing a strong desire or enthusiasm to do or have something.
In a sentence
Il candidato si è mostrato molto desideroso di imparare.
The candidate appeared very eager to learn.
Non siamo desiderosi di riaprire una polemica ormai conclusa.
We are not eager to reopen a controversy that is already settled.
I giovani ricercatori erano desiderosi di presentare i loro risultati.
The young researchers were keen to present their findings.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| desideroso | masculine · singular |
| desiderosa | feminine · singular |
| desiderosi | masculine · plural |
| desiderose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually followed by the preposition 'di' and an infinitive or noun.
- More formal than everyday expressions like 'aver voglia di'.