The phrase "am desirous" is correct and usable in written English, though it is somewhat formal and less common in contemporary usage.
You can use it when expressing a strong desire or wish for something, often in a literary or poetic context.
Example: "I am desirous of a peaceful resolution to this conflict."
Alternatives: "I wish for" or "I long for".
More complex ideas, such as "I long always to be near thee" and "I am desirous of your acquaintance", could also be signalled.
"I for one am sufficiently concerned about the things that have occurred and am desirous of getting some effective solutions that I am not willing to exclude any possibility," Mr. Pitt added "To me, the important thing is to make sure that if investors have been defrauded or taken advantage of, that they have a method of being compensated for illegal acts," he said.
I am desirous of seeing this country governed in the ways of clear common sense and good sound business principles, and I think that desire of mine is heartily share by the vast majority of the population.. Bruce's early years in parliament were unremarkable and his energies were primarily focused on the affairs of Paterson, Laing and Bruce.
One may be desirous of that form, but in that case what one truly desires is that form's ultimate intelligible source in Intellect.
They are desirous, conflicted, alone, adrift.
"They were available and they were desirous, and we were available and we were desirous," he said.
Mr. Koestenbaum is desirous of strong reactions; he just got (some of) mine.
In short, students are desirous of skills you can't learn from a textbook.
Stewart in no way feels Chicago reporters are desirous that he do well.
"The applicants are desirous of burying their father and committing him to the earth in which his descendants' remains lie".
Renault is desirous that justice take its course, is cooperating with the investigative services designated by the prosecutor".
