desirable
[ dih-zahyuhr-uh-buhl ]
/ dɪˈzaɪər ə bəl /
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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.
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British Dictionary definitions for desirable
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
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