desired

[ dih-zahyuhrd ]

adjective

1. yearned or wished for; coveted.
2. deemed correct or proper; selected; required:

   The chef added stock until the sauce reached the desired consistency.

Other Words From

• unde·sired adjective
• well-de·sired adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of desired¹

A Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; desire, -ed ²

Example Sentences

He stubbornly refused to face reality and listen to Democratic voters who kept telling pollsters they desired a spryer candidate.

From Los Angeles Times

Its meals have always been “completely customizable,” meaning customers can “vocalize or digitally select their desired portions when choosing from the list of real ingredients,” Chipotle clarified.

From Salon

Only the smallest amount of cream is needed, or rather desired, and I add it at the very last.

From Salon

Add a very light sprinkling of fresh parsley and a few finely chopped green onions to finish if desired.

From Salon

But after climbing smoothly to the desired altitude, and correctly releasing a number of small satellites, the upper-stage of the rocket experienced an anomaly right at the end of the flight.

From BBC

Related Words

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