Need another word that means the same as “preferable”? Find 12 synonyms and 30 related words for “preferable” in this overview.
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The synonyms of “Preferable” are: preferred, better, best, more desirable, more suitable, more advisable, advantageous, superior, recommended, favoured, nicer, more expedient
Preferable as an Adjective
Definitions of "Preferable" as an adjective
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “preferable” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
- More desirable than another.
- More desirable or suitable.
Synonyms of "Preferable" as an adjective (12 Words)
| advantageous | Giving an advantage. Socially advantageous to entertain often. |
| best | (superlative of `good’) having the most positive qualities. The White House thought it best not to respond. |
| better | Comparative of good changed for the better in health or fitness. It would be better to speak to him. |
| favoured | Preferred or recommended. The most favoured destination of visitors to Canada. |
| more advisable | A quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree. |
| more desirable | Quantifier meaning greater in number. |
| more expedient | A quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree. |
| more suitable | Quantifier meaning greater in number. |
| nicer | Done with delicacy and skill. |
| preferred | Preferred above all others and treated with partiality. Danny s preferred name is Dan. |
| recommended | Advised or suggested as good or suitable. The recommended daily intake of vitamins. |
| superior | Of high or superior quality or performance. Superior officer. |
Usage Examples of "Preferable" as an adjective
- Lower interest rates were preferable to higher ones.
- Coffee is preferable to tea.
Associations of "Preferable" (30 Words)
| alluring | Powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating; seductive. An alluring prospect. |
| best | (comparative and superlative of `well’) wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable. The best dressed man in Britain. |
| better | Get better. His account can hardly be bettered. |
| choice | (of words or language) rude and abusive. He had a few choice words at his command. |
| desirable | A desirable person or thing. A desirable outcome. |
| enhance | Increase. His refusal does nothing to enhance his reputation. |
| envious | Showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another’s advantages. I m envious of their happiness. |
| envy | A person or thing that inspires envy. She felt a twinge of envy for the people on board. |
| excellent | Very good;of the highest quality. Made an excellent speech. |
| favorite | A competitor thought likely to win. A favorite tourist attraction. |
| favour | A small inexpensive gift given to guests at a party. Please favour me with an answer. |
| improve | Get better. Efforts to improve relations between the countries. |
| infinitely | Without bounds. Doing something is infinitely preferable to doing nothing. |
| like | (of a person or thing) having similar qualities or characteristics to another person or thing. Members of the cat family have like dispositions. |
| morale | The confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time. The team s morale was high. |
| opt | Select as an alternative over another. She opted for the job on the East coast. |
| optimize | Rearrange or rewrite (data, software, etc.) to improve efficiency of retrieval or processing. We manage our time so that we optimize our productivity. |
| optimum | The most favourable situation or level for growth, reproduction, or success. The plant grows within a range of 68 and 78 F the optimum being 74. |
| option | Buy or sell an option on. Choose the cheapest options for supplying energy. |
| pick | Hit lightly with a picking motion. He was my pick for mayor. |
| predilection | A predisposition in favor of something. My predilection for Asian food. |
| prefer | Give preference to one creditor over another. Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels. |
| preferred | Preferred above all others and treated with partiality. Danny s preferred name is Dan. |
| privilege | Bestow a privilege upon. I had the privilege of giving the Sir George Brown memorial lecture. |
| pro | A prostitute. A tennis pro. |
| reelect | Elect again. |
| select | Pick out select or choose from a number of alternatives. The opera was seen by a small and highly select audience. |
| very | Precisely so. The very first time. |
| vote | Bring into existence or make available by vote. They allowed just one vote per person. |
| worthy | Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse. These issues are worthy of further consideration. |
