was desirous of (verb) yearn: desire strongly
Sinonime: ache, be desirous of, be eager for, be passionate,
chafe,
covet,
crave,
dream, hanker, have a crush on, have a yen for,
hunger, itch,
languish,
long,
lust,
pine, set one's heart on,
thirst,
want, wish for
Antonime: dislike,
hate