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desired.

wished-for, longed-for

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/dɪˈzaɪəd/Received-Pronunciation/dɪˈzaɪɹd/General-American
  1. wished-for, longed-for

    This is a highly desired holiday home.
    Her surprise gift of chocolates didn't have the desired effects
verb/dɪˈzaɪəd/Received-Pronunciation/dɪˈzaɪɹd/General-American
  1. simple past and past participle of desire

    form-of · participle · past
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