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de·sir·a·ble
 desirable
- pronunciation:
- dih
zaI
r
bl
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
having pleasing or attractive characteristics.
a desirable person- synonyms:
- alluring, attractive, captivating, lovable, pleasing
- antonyms:
- undesirable
- similar words:
- admirable, charming, eligible, enchanting, estimable, good, likable, winning
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| definition 2: |
worth obtaining or doing; advisable.
a desirable course of action- synonyms:
- advisable
- antonyms:
- disadvantageous
- similar words:
- appropriate, expedient, fitting, good, proper, prudent, seemly, suitable, well
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| related words: |
better, right |
| derivations: |
desirably (adv.), desirability (n.) |
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