Definitions

desirable

[dih-zahyuhr-uh-buhl] / dɪˈzaɪər ə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

attractive, seductive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attractive enticing fascinating seductive

WEAK

alluring charming covetable fetching sexy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

repulsive

WEAK

bad detrimental disadvantageous disagreeable disgusting evil harmful hurtful injurious unattractive undesirable unprofitable

ADJECTIVE

advantageous, good

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptable beneficial enviable expedient gratifying helpful preferable profitable useful worthwhile

WEAK

advisable agreeable covetable eligible grateful pleasing welcome

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disadvantageous harmful unhelpful unprofitable useless worthless

WEAK

bad detrimental disagreeable disgusting evil hurtful injurious unattractive undesirable

Example Sentences

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On its face, Music Inn was the project of a married couple from a desirable Manhattan social circle.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some experts argue that brachy dogs’ health problems can make them more desirable to owners.

From The Wall Street Journal

Those reinforcements would be a desirable situation for any Super Bowl contender in the NFC.

From Los Angeles Times

Palau's location makes it a desirable target for influence from the world's biggest powers.

From BBC

As Montesquieu had emphasized, they were especially desirable for a republic.

From The Wall Street Journal