phi.lol.o.gy n. 1. love of words and learning (from Greek, from philologos, loving reason or learning, and logos, word, reason)
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Desirable Vocabulary
Before we leave the subject of words related to desire, I want to point out the difference between desirous and desirable. Both are adjectives. I chose the wrong one on Musing Log. Desirable means attractive, pleasant. Desirous means greedy or lustful.
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