Meaning
eager; randy
- filled with strong desire, eager or yearning
- sexually aroused; horny or randy
In a sentence
I ragazzi erano vogliosi di iniziare la nuova avventura.
The boys were eager to start the new adventure.
Non sembrava particolarmente voglioso di collaborare con noi.
He did not seem particularly eager to cooperate with us.
Perché mi guardi con quello sguardo voglioso?
Why are you looking at me with that lustful gaze?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| voglioso | masculine · singular |
| vogliosa | feminine · singular |
| vogliosi | masculine · plural |
| vogliose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: without a specific object, it often carries a distinctly sexual overtone.
- When expressing eagerness to do something, it is followed by 'di' plus infinitive.