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

Step 3 Unwrap turkey and remove giblets and any other parts (such as neck) that may be inside cavity; save for gravy if desired. — Alton Brown, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026

Consumers who desired perfect products used more filters and set higher cutoffs, narrowing their search to hotels that came closer to meeting their standards. — Aprajita Gautam, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026

If desired, Meyer lemons can also be pruned in late winter to early spring to refine their shrubby look into a more tree-like appearance. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026

When Harris desired a specific ring, her sister passed the direct link to her husband, who purchased it immediately. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Lay the halves cut side down and slice or dice the squash as desired. — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

This is not something that she would have personally desired. — David Lim, semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026

The user’s personal smartphone can serve as a navigation or information display if desired. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 15 Oct. 2026

The microphone's quality, although supposedly improved, still leaves a little to be desired for voice calls. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026