adj.
Pronunciation: di- ' z ī -r ə -b ə l
Function: adjective
Date: 14th century
1 : having pleasing qualities or properties : ATTRACTIVE <a desirable woman>
2 : worth seeking or doing as advantageous, beneficial, or wise : ADVISABLE < desirable legislation>
– de · sir · able · ness noun
– de · sir · ably \ -bl ē \ adverb