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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-zahyuh r-uh-buh l]
- /dɪˈzaɪər ə bəl/
- /dɪˈzaɪə.rə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-zahyuh r-uh-buh l]
- /dɪˈzaɪər ə bəl/
Definitions of desirable word
- adjective desirable Something that is desirable is worth having or doing because it is useful, necessary, or popular. 3
- adjective desirable Someone who is desirable is considered to be sexually attractive. 3
- adjective desirable worthy of desire or recommendation 3
- adjective desirable arousing desire, esp sexual desire; attractive 3
- noun desirable a person or thing that is the object of desire 3
- adjective desirable worth wanting or having; worthwhile, beneficial, expedient, etc. 3
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Origin of desirable
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Old French. See desire, -able
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Parts of speech for Desirable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
desirable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
desirable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for desirable
adj desirable
- beautiful — A beautiful person is very attractive to look at.
- fascinating — of great interest or attraction; enchanting; charming; captivating: a fascinating story; fascinating jewelry.
- adorable — If you say that someone or something is adorable, you are emphasizing that they are very attractive and you feel great affection for them.
- alluring — Someone or something that is alluring is very attractive.
- charming — If you say that something is charming, you mean that it is very pleasant or attractive.
adjective desirable
- wanted — to feel a need or a desire for; wish for: to want one's dinner; always wanting something new.
- needed — necessary, required, or wanted (usually used in combination): a much-needed vacation.
- necessary — being essential, indispensable, or requisite: a necessary part of the motor.
- required — to have need of; need: He requires medical care.
- desired — wished for
Antonyms for desirable
adj desirable
- repulsive — causing repugnance or aversion: a repulsive mask.
- disgusting — causing disgust; offensive to the physical, moral, or aesthetic taste.
- unattractive — providing pleasure or delight, especially in appearance or manner; pleasing; charming; alluring: an attractive personality.
- undesirable — not desirable or attractive; objectionable: undesirable qualities.
- detrimental — Something that is detrimental to something else has a harmful or damaging effect on it.
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