Word

desire, n.
(desires)
freq. cnt. 43

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
<noun.feeling> freq. cnt.: 32 freq. cnt.: 32

desire

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derivationally related form

semantic pointers

hypernym

hyponym

ambition, dream, aspiration bloodlust temptation craving wish, wishing, want yearning, longing, hungriness sexual desire, eros, concupiscence, physical attraction urge, itch impulse, whim, caprice

an inclination to want things
<noun.attribute> freq. cnt.: 9 freq. cnt.: 9

desire

sample sentences

"a man of many desires"

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

desire desire desire

semantic pointers

hypernym

tendency, inclination

hyponym

hunger, thirst, hungriness, thirstiness greed

something that is desired
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2

desire

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

desirous desire desire desire

semantic pointers

hypernym

hyponym

rage, passion materialism, philistinism