Synonyms of desire
27 similar words · 5 opposite words
Another word for desire is want. Other synonyms of desire are wish, hunger, hope, ambition and appetite.
Synonyms and similar words for desire
nounSomeone or something wished for.
nounMotivation.
- want-toIntention, desire.
nounMore synonyms
- ambitionEager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political...
- appetiteA desire to eat food or consume drinks.
- appetitionA desire, longing for, or seeking after of something.
- aspirationThe act of aspiring or ardently desiring; an ardent wish or desire, chiefly after what is elevated or spiritual (with...
- avidityEagerness; intenseness of desire.
- cacoethes
- concupiscenceAn ardent desire, especially sexual desire; lust.
- cravingA strong desire; yearning.
- cupidityExtreme greed, especially for wealth.
- dream
- fondnessThe quality of being fond: liking something, foolishness; doting affection; propensity.
- hankeringA strong, restless desire, longing, or mental inclination.
- hopeThe virtuous desire for future good.
- hungerA need or compelling desire for food.
- idea
- keenness
- longingAn earnest and deep, not greatly passionate, but rather melancholic desire.
- prurienceThe quality of being prurient.
- thirstA want and eager desire (for something); a craving or longing.
- wantA desire, wish, longing.
- wishA desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
- yearning
- lust archaicA feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.
Opposite of desire
nounMore antonyms
- apathyLack of emotion or motivation; lack of interest or enthusiasm towards something; disinterest (in something).
- contempt
- disinterest
- distaste
- hatredA strong aversion; an intense dislike.
Meaning of desire
- verb To want; to wish for earnestly.
- verb To put a request to (someone); to entreat.
- verb To want emotionally or sexually.
desire in other languages
Questions about synonyms of desire
- What is another word for desire?
- Desire has 27 synonyms on Word.ws, such as want, wish, hunger, hope, ambition, appetite, craving and longing.
- What is the opposite of desire?
- The opposite of desire is hatred. Other antonyms of desire are apathy, contempt, disinterest and distaste.
- What does desire mean?
- Desire means to want; to wish for earnestly.
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