Meaning & use

desirable

adjective·Academic

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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