adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from past participle of desiren
1. : that is longed or hoped for
2. : predetermined to be suitable or satisfactory : prescribed as requisite : right
once the desired level is obtained, the helicopter is in a standstill or hovering attitude — S.A.Constantino
sawed to the desired width
• de·sired·ness -ī(ə)rdnə̇s, -īəd-, -īrə̇d- noun -es