English · Word Candidate

desirable

/dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/

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Also seen as: desirables

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Meaning · English

Worthy to be desired; pleasing; agreeable.

Adjective

This applicant has almost all desirable properties.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Sexually attractive.

Adjective

The desirable Miss Moneypenny, M's all-powerful private secretary, gave him an encouraging smile and he walked through the double doors.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A thing that people want; something that is desirable.

Noun

There are plenty of desirables on display in the window.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “desirable” mean?

Worthy to be desired; pleasing; agreeable.

Is “desirable” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.