DESIROUSNESS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

desirousness

noun

as in enthusiasm

urgent desire or interest her desirousness for advancement in the corporation is such that she works harder and longer than anyone else

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Noun

That’s on par with the level of enthusiasm expressed by Republicans and Democrats.

— Julio Borquez, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
Though expressing enthusiasm about his transfer destination, Louisville, Flory Bidunga spoke glowingly about his previous school, Kansas, during Tuesday’s ACC basketball media day event held in Charlotte, North Carolina.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of enthusiasm

Noun

The trend not only reflects the reach of the broader wellness and longevity movement, but also a thirst for communal experience and social connection, particularly in the wake of the pandemic.

— Will Stone, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026
Naturally, many of those discussions gravitated toward data centers and AI’s thirst for electrons.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of thirst

Noun

Davide Sgariboldi, general manager at Euroitalia, said that causes excitement.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Erewhon, which launched as a pop-up about a week later, also elicited excitement and some griping, with critics saying the space would be better served by a less expensive option.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of excitement

Noun

Of note for more adventurous appetites are the oxtail and blue cheese pizza or Zambian whole bream fish.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The asset manager is among a growing number of global firms in Abu Dhabi’s financial center, ADGM, drawn by proximity to sovereign wealth funds like ADIA and Mubadala, family offices, and the region’s expanding appetite for private credit.

— Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of appetite

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