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desirable
[ dih-zahyuhr-uh-buhl ]
adjective
- worth having or wanting; pleasing, excellent, or fine:
a desirable apartment.
- arousing desire or longing:
a desirable man or woman.
- advisable; recommendable:
a desirable law.
noun
- a person or thing that is desirable.
desirable
/ ɪˈɪəəə /
adjective
- worthy of desire or recommendation
a desirable residence
- arousing desire, esp sexual desire; attractive
noun
- a person or thing that is the object of desire
Derived Forms
- ˌˈٲ, noun
- ˈ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·a·i·ٲ ·a··Ա noun
- ·a· adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of desirable1
Example Sentences
California is downgraded for its cost of living, which is reasonable enough, but it’s expensive in part because it’s a desirable place to live.
"However, each of these desirable qualities like attempting to be useful or supportive can have unintended side effects."
Or to change an aspect of racing that was no longer considered desirable, such as when refuelling was banned for 2010.
"It's a very desirable and enjoyable career and men are saying 'we would like to access that same career and we could help deliver the service'".
She also said they would have to "put any emotion to one side" and reach verdicts "dispassionately", which may not be easy or desirable but was what they must do.
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