adj
desirable
dih-ZEYE-uh-ruh-buhl
adj
1
Worth wanting; pleasing or attractive.
"A quiet, spacious garden is a desirable feature for this house."
2
Sexually attractive.
"He was considered the most desirable man at the party."
How to Use Desirable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething worth wanting, or someone people find attractive.
Common pairings
a desirable location
highly desirable
Word Forms
more desirable comparative, desirables plural, most desirable superlative
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Etymology
From Old French desirable, built from "desire" plus the suffix -able ("capable of being").