desirive

adj

desirive

adj

Etymology From desire + -ive.

1

Of or pertaining to desire.

Suppose now this same article of food be brought before the Affections, as for instance the appetites or desirive nature. It of necessity will experience certain drawings towards the food; that is, certain emotions will be awakened.1904, William S. Turner, Story of My Life:

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