desired
UK: dɪˈzaɪəd | US: dɪˈzaɪərd
adj. wanted or wished for
vt. (past tense of "desire") to have expressed a strong wish for something
The word "desired" stems from the Old French "desirer," meaning "to long for," which itself derives from the Latin "desiderare" (to desire, miss, or regret). The Latin root combines "de-" (intensive) + "sider-" (from "sidus," meaning "star"), metaphorically implying "to await what the stars will bring." Over time, "desire" evolved into a verb expressing strong longing, and the suffix "-ed" marks its past tense or adjectival form, indicating something that has been wished for.
The job offered everything she had desired in a career.
His desired outcome was finally achieved after years of effort.
The book became one of the most desired gifts during the holiday season.
They moved to their desired location near the coast.
The team worked hard to deliver the desired results.