Wanted or wished for strongly; sought after or coveted. Describes something that is the object of longing or ambition.
From Old French 'desirer', from Latin 'desiderare' meaning 'to long for, wish for'. The Latin root possibly comes from 'de-' (from) and 'sidus' (star), literally meaning 'away from the stars', suggesting longing for something distant.
The etymology suggests our ancestors saw desire as reaching for something as distant as stars - a beautiful metaphor for human ambition. The word carries both positive connotations (desired outcomes) and warnings about unchecked wanting, making it psychologically complex.
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