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desirable

/dɪˈzaɪɹəbəl/adjective4 syllables

Desirable means: worth having or seeking or achieving.

Synonyms for desirable16

adjective, as in worth having or seeking or achieving

coveted, in demand, sought after, sought-after, delectable, sexually attractive, enviable, plummy, preferable, preferred, lovable, loveable, wanted

adjective, as in worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse

suitable, worthy, eligible

Opposites of desirable

undesirable

What does desirable mean?2

adjective

1

worth having or seeking or achieving“a desirable job”

2

worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse“the parents found the girl suitable for their son”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with desirable?1

five syllables

undesirable
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Desirable in a sentence

  • It is desirable that you should attend the meeting.unknown
  • It is desirable that atomic energy should be used for peaceful purposes.unknown
  • It is desirable that nobody should be hurt.unknown
  • It is desirable that she should apologize to him herself.unknown
  • It would be highly desirable for you to come._undertoad
  • It's desirable to take a picture of the goods during the review.adina
  • Sami was being seen as a desirable young man by his female classmates.OsoHombre
  • All the wood-nymphs dress in that color and know no other so desirable.Hybrid

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