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单词 desirably
释义

desirable

1 of 2

adjective

de·​sir·​able di-ˈzī-rə-bəl How to pronounce desirable (audio)
1
: having pleasing qualities or properties : attractive
"Mr. Darcy, you must allow me to present this young lady to you as a very desirable partner." Jane Austen
a house in a highly desirable location
2
: worth seeking or doing as advantageous, beneficial, or wise : advisable
desirable legislation
desirableness noun
desirably
di-ˈzī-rə-blē How to pronounce desirable (audio)
adverb

desirable

2 of 2

noun

: a person or thing that merits or attracts favorable attention and consideration : one that is desirable

Synonyms

Adjective

  • bodacious
  • dishy
  • hot
  • luscious
  • sexy
  • toothsome
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Adjective The house is in a highly desirable location. The new stove has many desirable features. the qualities that make a desirable business partner The experiment did not achieve a desirable result. a beautiful and desirable woman
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Bulgari is having a moment—everything Bulgari is desirable. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2022 Miss Manners can tell you that there are academic and other forums where correcting facts is desirable. Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2022 For certain outdoor spaces, such as those with large wood decks or other delicate floorings, a traditional fire pit might not be desirable. Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022 His book also prompts us to ask whether such a revival is desirable, given that technologies exist for harnessing the sun and wind which don’t raise daunting safety issues in the first place. Daniel Ford, The New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2022 Ancient writings suggest this dye was desirable not only for its brilliant hue, but also for its ability to stay colorfast over time. Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 July 2022 But the weight of academic evidence leaves no doubt that Thiel’s moonshot mentality is a desirable tonic. Sebastian Mallaby, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2021 So, a new leak that suggests the company is working a new speaker that is high-end and highly desirable. David Phelan, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 People who have worked in crypto in areas like marketing and customer success tend to be strong at explaining complex concepts in easy-to-understand terms–a highly desirable quality in all kinds of industries and roles. Maxim Galash, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2022
Noun
The Constitution protects desirables and undesirables alike. Phil Gramm And Michael Solon, WSJ, 14 Jan. 2020 Responses ran the gamut of tangible and intangible desirables, some of which are truly shoot-for-the-stars gifts and at least one that doesn't cost any money at all. Ars Technica, 22 Nov. 2019 The undesirables are migrants or refugees, the desirables are expats or cosmopolitans. Ben Huberman, Longreads, 21 July 2017 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

see desire entry 1

Noun

see desire entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1645, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

desirable

adjective

de·​sir·​able di-ˈzī-rə-bəl How to pronounce desirable (audio)
1
: having pleasing qualities : attractive
a desirable location
2
: worth having or seeking
"… a good heart is, I believe, much more desirable than education or brains." L. Frank Baum, The Marvelous Land of Oz

desirably

adverb

as in optionally

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • optionally
  • preferably
  • alternatively
  • wishfully
  • gladly
  • voluntarily
  • alternately
  • electively
  • either
  • instead
  • obligingly
  • readily
  • fain
  • rather
  • willingly
  • first
  • soon

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • involuntarily
  • unwillingly
  • reluctantly
  • forcibly
  • willy-nilly
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