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

The company’s shares are down 16% year to date as investors worry its businesses are being eaten up by competitors and that Copilot’s user base leaves a lot to be desired. —Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 2 June 2026

Drizzle with maple syrup or honey, if desired. —Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026

From a design standpoint; however, the property left much to be desired. —Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 2 June 2026

The club’s desired profile for a new arrival in this position is a second-choice option available for around €30million. —Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 2 June 2026

Fill bare areas or start new lawns with seed, plugs or sod for the grass type desired. —Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026

Let the market decide if more public transit is desired rather than shoving it down the taxpayer’s throat. —Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 30 May 2026

If desired, turn on the broiler for an additional 1 minute to further darken and crisp the skin. —Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 26 May 2026

Blend with an immersion blender if desired for a smoother texture. —Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 May 2026