desirive

English

Etymology

From desire +‎ -ive.

Adjective

desirive (comparative more desirive, superlative most desirive)

1. Of or pertaining to desire.
   • 1904, William S. Turner, Story of My Life:

     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.

Anagrams

• derisive