desirable
[ dih-zahyuh r-uh-buh l ]
/ dɪˈzaɪər ə bəl /
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.
Words nearby desirable
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OTHER WORDS FROM desirable
de·sir·a·bil·i·ty, de·sir·a·ble·ness, nounde·sir·a·bly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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desirable
/ (dɪˈzaɪərəbəl) /
adjective
worthy of desire or recommendationa desirable residence
arousing desire, esp sexual desire; attractive
noun
a person or thing that is the object of desire
Derived forms of desirable
desirability or desirableness, noundesirably, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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