Need another word that means the same as “desirable”? Find 13 synonyms and 30 related words for “desirable” in this overview.
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The synonyms of “Desirable” are: suitable, worthy, advantageous, advisable, wise, sensible, prudent, sexually attractive, attractive, beautiful, pretty, handsome, appealing
Desirable as an Adjective
Definitions of "Desirable" as an adjective
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “desirable” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
- Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse.
- (of a person) arousing sexual desire.
- Wished for as being an attractive, useful, or necessary course of action.
- Worth having or seeking or achieving.
Synonyms of "Desirable" as an adjective (13 Words)
| advantageous | Appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness. Socially advantageous to entertain often. |
| advisable | Worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise. Such action is neither necessary nor advisable. |
| appealing | (of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings. Village life is somehow more appealing. |
| attractive | Having the properties of a magnet; the ability to draw or pull. A remarkably attractive young man. |
| beautiful | Of a very high standard; excellent. A beautiful painting. |
| handsome | (of a woman) striking and imposing rather than conventionally pretty. Handsome cookery books. |
| pretty | Used ironically to express annoyance or displeasure. A pretty summer dress. |
| prudent | Careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment. More prudent to hide than to fight. |
| sensible | Aware intuitively or intellectually of something sensed. It will effect a sensible reduction in these figures. |
| sexually attractive | Having power to arouse interest. |
| suitable | Meant or adapted for an occasion or use. The parents found the girl suitable for their son. |
| wise | Having or prompted by wisdom or discernment. Don t get wise with me. |
| worthy | Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse. No composer was considered worthy of the name until he had written an opera. |
Usage Examples of "Desirable" as an adjective
- A desirable job.
- You're a very desirable woman.
- Computer with many desirable features.
- It is desirable to check that nothing has been forgotten.
- A desirable outcome.
Associations of "Desirable" (30 Words)
| aesthetically | With regard to beauty. An aesthetically pleasing landscape. |
| allure | Powerfully attract or charm; tempt. Will sponsors really be allured by such opportunities. |
| alluring | Highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire. An alluring prospect. |
| appealing | Able to attract interest or draw favorable attention. An appealing look. |
| attractive | Relating to attraction between physical objects. The site is close to other prestige schemes which should make it attractive to developers. |
| begrudge | Give reluctantly or resentfully. Nobody begrudges a single penny spent on health. |
| catchy | Likely to attract attention. Catchy pop melodies. |
| charming | Possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers. A charming little cottage. |
| coquettish | Like a coquette. A coquettish grin. |
| covet | Yearn to possess (something, especially something belonging to another. She covets her sister s house. |
| covetous | Immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth. He was never covetous before he met her. |
| desideratum | Something desired as a necessity. Integrity was a desideratum. |
| enticing | Attractive or tempting; alluring. An enticing prospect. |
| enviable | Arousing or likely to arouse envy. The firm is in the enviable position of having a full order book. |
| envious | Showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another’s advantages. I m envious of their happiness. |
| envy | A person or thing that inspires envy. I envy Jane her happiness. |
| glamorous | (of a person) having a beauty or charm that is sexually attractive. He s very glamorous. |
| grasping | The act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles. A grasping old miser. |
| greed | Excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves. Greed has taken over football. |
| inviting | Offering the promise of an attractive or enjoyable experience. The sea down there looks so inviting. |
| jealous | Suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival. The men were proud of their achievements and jealous of their independence. |
| jealousy | Zealous vigilance. A sharp pang of jealousy. |
| pleasing | Pleasant or agreeable to the senses. A pleasing aroma. |
| preferable | More desirable than another. Coffee is preferable to tea. |
| preferred | Preferred above all others and treated with partiality. Danny s preferred name is Dan. |
| seductive | Tempting and attractive; enticing. A seductive voice. |
| suitable | Right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation. A tractor suitable or fit for heavy duty. |
| tempting | Very pleasantly inviting. A tempting repast. |
| winsome | Attractive or appealing in a fresh, innocent way. A winsome smile. |
| worthy | Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse. A worthy cause. |
