Word
desirable
Phoneticsde·sir·able
US/dɪˈzaɪɝəbəɫ/
UK/dɪzˈaɪəɹəbəl/
Definitions
01wanted or useful
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. having qualities that make people want it; worth having or doing.
adj. possessing qualities that make a particular thing or action attractive, useful, or advisable.
日本語:望ましい※
“The house is in a very desirable location near the park and the train station.”
“While the proposed changes are highly desirable from a technical standpoint, the financial costs may prove prohibitive for the local council.”
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02sexually attractive
C1 · Advanced Formal
adj. physically or sexually attractive.
adj. arousing or tending to arouse sexual desire.
“The magazine features articles on how to feel more confident and desirable.”
“The marketing campaign relied heavily on the assumption that consumers would associate the fragrance with being more socially and physically desirable.”
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03a wanted thing
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Formal · Literary
n. a person or thing that is wanted or considered attractive.
n. a person or thing that is considered to be desirable or worth having.
“The shop was full of expensive desirables that I could never afford.”
“The auction house specialised in the sale of rare desirables, ranging from antique watches to first-edition manuscripts.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “desirable” in context.
Verb
01. deem the outcome desirable
“The committee did not deem the proposed outcome desirable under the current economic climate.”
verb + noun + adj
02. make the product desirable
“The sleek design and intuitive interface make the new smartphone very desirable to tech enthusiasts.”
verb + noun + adj
Adjective
03. desirable for students
“A quiet study environment is extremely desirable for students preparing for final exams.”
adj + prep
04. desirable to achieve
“While a total consensus is desirable to achieve, we must be prepared for some disagreement.”
adj + infinitive
Noun
05. desirable quality
“Resilience is a highly desirable quality in candidates applying for high-pressure positions.”
adj + noun
Adverb
06. highly desirable
“Previous experience in the hospitality sector is highly desirable for this management role.”
adv + adj
07. inherently desirable
“The philosopher argued that peace is inherently desirable, regardless of the political cost.”
adv + adj
08. socially desirable
“Respondents often give socially desirable answers rather than revealing their true opinions.”
adv + adj
Real-World Examples
“At face value, moving some of Amazon's activities into space to lessen its carbon footprint may seem environmentally desirable.” “Its removal created valuable open space in highly desirable locations, and the Greenway was envisioned as a way to reconnect the existing urban spaces.” Etymology
From Old French desirable. Morphologically desire + -able.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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