Desire

A strong feeling of wanting something.

want wish

Desire is a strong feeling of wanting something to happen or be the case, often associated with longing, craving, or yearning. It plays a significant role in human motivation and decision-making.

/dɪˈzaɪər/

From Old French desire, from Latin desiderare 'to long for,' from de- 'from' + sidus 'star.'

Desire is like really wanting something, like a toy or to learn how to ride a bike.

emotion want

craving longing yearning

motivation psychology

emotional motivational psychological