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desirableWorth having or seeking; attractive and wanted by many people. Something that has qualities that make it appealing or valuable.

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: Worth having or seeking; attractive and wanted by many people. Something that has qualities that make it appealing or valuable.

Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/

Korean meaning: 바람직한, 매력적인, 갖고 싶은

Korean pronunciation: 디-자이어-러-블 (강세: 자이어)

Example Sentences

  • Having a good sense of humor is a desirable trait in a friend.
  • The apartment was in such a desirable area that people were willing to pay twice the normal rent.
  • My grandmother's cooking skills are so desirable that even Gordon Ramsay would ask for her recipe.

desirable

ADJECTIVE

//dɪˈzaɪrəbəl//

Worth having or seeking; attractive and wanted by many people. Something that has qualities that make it appealing or valuable.

desirable concept
💡 Concept

Worth having or seeking; attractive and wanted by many people. Something that has qualities that make it appealing or valuable.

desirable rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

What's truly desirable is also admirable and inspirable!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootdesir
Suffix--able

Origin

From Latin 'desiderare' meaning 'to long for' or 'to miss.' The word originally came from ancient astronomers who would look up at the stars ('sidera') and wish for what was missing or absent from their lives.

🎵Rhyme

admirableconsiderableirable

📝Examples

Having a good sense of humor is a desirable trait in a friend.

The apartment was in such a desirable area that people were willing to pay twice the normal rent.

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's cooking skills are so desirable that even Gordon Ramsay would ask for her recipe.

A calm personality is desirable when working in customer service.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

attractiveappealingcovetedsought-afterworthwhile

Antonyms

undesirableunappealing

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