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desire vs eros

eros vs desire

desire and eros both are nouns.

desire is a verb but eros is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
desire Yes No Yes No
eros Yes No No No
As nouns, eros is a hyponym of desire; that is, eros is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than desire:
  • desire: the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
  • eros: a desire for sexual intimacy
desire (noun) eros (noun)
an inclination to want things a desire for sexual intimacy
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
something that is desired
desire (verb) eros (verb)
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
express a desire for
expect and wish
Difference between desire and eros

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