Synonyms of desired

desired 1 of 2

adjective

as in welcome

Related Words

• welcome
• wanted

Dissimilar Words

• unwanted
• undesired
• unwelcome
• undesirable
• unsolicited
• unacceptable
• objectionable
• offensive
• unsought
• uninvited
• unasked
• unbidden

desired

2 of 2

verb

past tense of desire

1

as in craved

to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy

he greatly desired a new mountain bike for his next birthday

Synonyms & Similar Words

• craved
• wanted
• enjoyed
• wished (for)
• coveted
• preferred
• itched (for)
• longed (for)
• liked
• died (for)
• loved
• salivated (for)
• sighed (for)
• hungered (for)
• thirsted (for)
• lusted (for or after)
• ached (for)
• pined (for)
• yearned (for)
• hankered (for or after)
• panted (after)
• desiderated
• jonesed (for)
• repined (for)
• admired
• yenned (for)
• set one's heart on
• spoiled (for)
• relished
• delighted (in)
• fancied
• reveled (in)
• grooved (on)
• valued
• favored
• adored
• appreciated
• prized
• treasured
• cherished
• dug

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• despised
• detested
• abhorred
• loathed
• refused
• rejected
• declined
• abominated
• execrated
• spurned

2

as in requested

to make a request for

the host desires a response to the dinner invitation by tomorrow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• requested
• sought
• required
• called (for)
• pleaded (for)
• asked (for)
• spoke (for)
• sued (for)
• demanded
• urged
• wished (for)
• solicited
• applied (for)
• begged (for)
• invited
• claimed
• quested
• insisted (on)
• importuned
• pressed (for)
• clamored (for)
• bespoke
• petitioned (for)
• invoked
• requisitioned
• enjoined
• exacted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of desired

Verb

To serve, sprinkle pie with flaky sea salt, if desired, and cut into slices with a warm sharp knife. — Matt Lewis, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2026

Even before Thursday's report, the way Dover's stock traded left plenty to be desired. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 23 July 2026

The optimal combination will vary according to the adversary, geography, political objective, available forces, acceptable risk, and desired end state. — David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

While the 100-sheet maximum capacity leaves a bit to be desired, the low $159 sale price right now makes up for it in spades. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026

While her 30-year-old husband’s efforts left a little to be desired, Brittany was able to create a fountain from the soda bottle. — Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Season with additional salt, pepper, and red pepper as desired. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

If desired, press irregular edges in toward the centers to form round burgers. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026

Before the park’s construction, the city held public meetings and administered surveys to assess what new amenities residents desired. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026