desirableness

American  

[di-zahy-er-uh-buhl-nis] / dɪˈzaɪ ər ə bəl nɪs /

noun

1. the quality, state, or fact of being desirable.

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Other Word Forms

• undesirableness noun

Example Sentences

He got out and paced about, calling to her and pointing out the desirableness of the spot as the site for their country home.

From The Indian Drum by Balmer, Edwin

"The desirableness of the Collect form of prayer and of Responses in general," and "The desirableness of the celebration of the Christian year."

From Presbyterian Worship Its Spirit, Method and History by Johnston, Robert

Nelson consented to the request of Mr. Archer, member for Rockhampton, for a select committee, to take evidence as to the desirableness of constructing the line.

From Reminiscences of Queensland 1862-1869 by Corfield, W. H. (William Henry)

But no one will question the desirableness of health, good temper, and education, in the companion of domestic life.

From The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews by Lunettes, Henry

Speeding hither and thither by rail, her eye caught beauty and desirableness in a flash; the settler stirred in her blood, and she longed to possess and to develop.

From Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 by Elliott, Maud Howe