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desired

/dɪˈzaɪɹd/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.16 in modern English

Syllables
de-sired
IPA
/dɪˈzaɪɹd/
9
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

simple past and past participle of desire

adj

wished-for, longed-for

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /dɪˈzaɪɹd/
  • British English: /dɪˈzaɪəd/

Inflected Forms

more desired (comparative) most desired (superlative)

Derived Forms

desirabilia desiredly desiredness nondesired undesired

Phrases

desired face

Synonyms

craved

Rhymes With

required tired fired inspired hired acquired wired admired conspired transpired inquired uninspired

Questions

How do you pronounce desired?
The recorded pronunciation is /dɪˈzaɪɹd/.
What does desired mean?
simple past and past participle of desire

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