Desirable
Wanted or wished for; having qualities that are attractive, useful, or advantageous.
adjectiveDesirable
Wanted or wished for; having qualities that are attractive, useful, or advantageous.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine a new smartphone with a battery life of two days, a stunning design, and a top-tier camera; such features make it highly desirable, drawing long lines at the launch event.
Sounds Like
dih-ZYR-uh-buhl
Looks Like
Looks like the root 'desire' plus the common suffix '-able', hinting that something can be desired.
Remember This
Desirable comes from desire + able; it describes qualities that people would want. Antonyms include undesirable.
Other Forms
Connect With
attractive, appealing, advantageous, covetable, preferable
Note
Use with nouns that denote traits, locations, or features (e.g., 'a desirable location'). Distinguish from 'desire' (a noun/verb) and 'desirous' (full of desire).