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Definition of desired

desired

/dɪˈzaɪərd/
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• adjective

1

Strongly wished for, wanted, or intended as a specific goal or outcome.

Example

"Adding a pinch of salt to the batter had the desired effect of enhancing the sweetness."

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desirably
desire
desired
desirer
desirous
desist

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as the past participle of the verb 'desire', which entered from Old French 'desirer' and ultimately derives from Latin 'desiderare' (meaning 'to long for' or 'to await what the stars will bring').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Desired. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/desired
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