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

"The defendant then monitored the analytics - i.e. audience engagement - and explicitly discussed with his family how to ensure that the video had his desired effect on potential jury members in this case," prosecutors said.

From BBC

When asked after the nerve-shredding 82 minutes if he had got the desired response, he replied "in parts".

From BBC

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

Related Words

• applicable
• apt
• convenient
• correct
• fitting
• good
• opportune
• pertinent
• proper
• relevant
• true
• useful