DESIRABLE


Meaning of DESIRABLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪzaɪərəb(ə)l ]

1.

Something that is desirable is worth having or doing because it is useful, necessary, or popular.

Prolonged negotiation was not desirable...

ADJ

• de‧sir‧abil‧ity

...the desirability of democratic reform.

N-UNCOUNT : usu the N of n / -ing

2.

Someone who is desirable is considered to be sexually attractive.

...the young women whom his classmates thought most desirable.

ADJ

• de‧sir‧abil‧ity

...Veronica’s desirability.

N-UNCOUNT : usu poss N

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