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desirable

[dih-zahyuhr-uh-buhl]

adjective

  1. worth having or wanting; pleasing, excellent, or fine.

    a desirable apartment.

  2. arousing desire or longing.

    a desirable man or woman.

  3. advisable; recommendable.

    a desirable law.



noun

  1. a person or thing that is desirable.

desirable

/ ɪˈɪəəə /

adjective

  1. worthy of desire or recommendation

    a desirable residence

  2. arousing desire, esp sexual desire; attractive

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a person or thing that is the object of desire

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • desirability noun
  • desirableness noun
  • desirably adverb
  • ˌˈٲ noun
  • ˈ adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of desirable1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Old French; equivalent to desire + -able
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Example Sentences

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But irrespective of how desirable Chinese cars are in comparison with European rivals, some experts believe we should be wary of them – for security reasons.

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"Qualifying for the Champions League would be in the desirable category for Spurs, rather than essential," says Maguire.

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There’s also going to be dynamic pricing that will allow lower prices for less desirable games, something that was impossible under the school’s previous antiquated system.

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Immigration lawyers in particularly desirable destinations also say they've seen a marked rise in serious inquiries and requests for assistance with immigration paperwork from U.S. citizens.

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Dear Liz: My husband and I built a home on a hillside over 30 years ago in a desirable neighborhood with a beautiful view.

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