desirable
adjective
- worthy of wanting
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/ / [dɪˈzaɪ(j)əɹəbəɫ]
adj
Etymology: From Old French desirable. Morphologically desire + -able.
- Worthy to be desired; pleasing; agreeable.
“This applicant has almost all desirable properties.”
“It has long been recognised that complete segregation of control of the respective services provided by the two undertakings, and of the power supply, signalling, and tracks relating to each was desirable.”
- Sexually attractive.
“The desirable Miss Moneypenny, M's all-powerful private secretary, gave him an encouraging smile and he walked through the double doors.”
noun
Etymology: From Old French desirable. Morphologically desire + -able.
- A thing that people want; something that is desirable.
“There are plenty of desirables on display in the window.”