Meaning & use
desirable
Worth having, wanting, or achieving because of its usefulness or appeal.
See it in a sentence
A quiet neighborhood is a highly desirable feature for many home buyers.
The company looks for candidates with desirable skills like teamwork and adaptability.
A note on using this word
Desirable often appears in formal contexts like job postings or real estate listings to describe appealing qualities.
Words with a similar meaning
attractiveappealing
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Words with an opposite meaning
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