desirable

Meanings

• Adjective

  Worthy of admiration or desire; pleasing or attractive.

  - "The desirable qualities of a leader are honesty and integrity."
  - "The desirable outcome of the project was a successful launch."

• Adjective

  Giving pleasure or satisfaction; enjoyable.

  - "The desirable temperature for a baby is between 68 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit."
  - "The desirable career choice for many is becoming a doctor or a lawyer."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

undesirable

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with desirable
admirable , stable , table , malleable , controllable , durable , noble , nobleable , stableable

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Variants

List of all variants of desirable that leads to same result
desirable , desirableness , desirablenesses , desirably , desirables

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Forms

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The comparative form of desirable is more desirable, and the superlative form is most desirable.

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Etymology

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From Old French desirable, from desir 'desire'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'desirable' has 10 letters.

2. In the English language, the word 'desirable' is pronounced as /dɪzəˈbaɪl/, /dɪzəˈbɑːl/, or /dɪzəˈbɪl/.

3. The word 'desirable' was first used in English in the 14th century.

4. The opposite of 'desirable' is 'undesirable'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Attractiveness: Desirable is related to the concept of attractiveness, which can be physical, emotional, or intellectual.

2. Admirable: Desirable is also related to the concept of admirable, which refers to something that is worthy of praise or respect.

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Culture

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The word 'desirable' has been used extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression to describe something that is attractive, pleasing, or deserving of admiration. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', the character Daisy Buchanan is described as 'desirable' due to her beauty and charm.

How to Memorize "desirable"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize 'desirable', visualize a person or thing that is attractive, pleasing, or desirable to you. Close your eyes and imagine the details of this person or thing. Try to associate this image with the word 'desirable'.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize 'desirable', associate it with something that is meaningful or memorable to you. For example, you could associate it with the word 'admirable' or with the image of a beautiful sunset.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize 'desirable', you could use the mnemonic 'Daisy is Desirable', where 'Daisy' stands for the word 'Desirable'.

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