a strong feeling of wanting or wishing for something to happen or to have something
Her desire to travel pushed her to save every penny.
The team showed a fierce desire to win the championship.
✦ Middle English, from Old French desir, from Latin dēsīderāre ‘to long for’.
to want or wish for something very strongly
Many people desire peace and stability.
She desired nothing more than a quiet evening at home.
a strong feeling of sexual attraction toward someone
There was an undeniable desire between them as they leaned closer.
He tried to hide his desire when she walked into the room.
that you would like to have or do because it would be pleasant, useful, good, or satisfying.
The new car model has many desirable features.
She looked for a desirable apartment close to work.
✦ Late 17th century: from French désirable, from the verb désirer ‘to desire’, from Latin desiderare.
