desired

UK /dɪˈzaɪəd/ US /dɪˈzaɪɹd/

adj 1

Definitions

adj

wished-for, longed-for

This is a highly desired holiday home.

Her surprise gift of chocolates didn't have the desired effects

Collocations

VERB + DESIRED

achieved, didn't, dress

She didn't achieve the desired result despite working on the project for months.

DESIRED + NOUN

goal, holiday, home, man

She finally found the desired home in a quiet neighborhood after months of searching.

ADV.

earnestly, highly

She earnestly desired to finish her degree before starting a family.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adjective — wanted intensely

craved

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

leave something to be desired

to be insufficient in some aspect.

These instructions are too short not to leave something to be desired under certain circumstances; but the knowledge of veterinary surgeons will supply whatever may be incomplete[…

Example Bank

This is a highly desired holiday home.

Wiktionary

Her surprise gift of chocolates didn't have the desired effects

Wiktionary

Evening dress is desired.

Tatoeba · #1811

Your idea leaves nothing to be desired.

Tatoeba · #16992

Your composition leaves nothing to be desired.

Tatoeba · #17136

Your behavior leaves much to be desired.

Tatoeba · #17159

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