DESIRABLE Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

desirable

adjective

di-ˈzī-rə-bəl

Definition of desirable

as in sexy

sexually attractive the desirable young stars of a television reality show

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as in prudent

suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances a desirable location for the new house

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Recent Examples of desirable While surviving pieces can be surprisingly desirable, check drawers for everyday kitchen tools with advertising. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026 Through it all, Crimp allows the fantasy to remain desirable. — Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026 For Illig, new development should complement, and not compromise the characteristics that made Loch Lloyd desirable in the first place. — Trident Ventures Content Studio, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026 One desirable characteristic in an atomic clock is a low systematic uncertainty. — New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for desirable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirable

Adjective

The house holds the dangerous secrets of its inhabitants and is as much a character, so when the project was greenlit, finding the ideal dwelling was key to creating the right mysterious-yet-sexy atmosphere the narrative required.

— Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
In Martinez’s versions, Mirabai is indomitable, sexy, exceedingly earnest, sometimes funny, always speaking at the border of body and spirit.

— Craig Morgan Teicher, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of sexy

Adjective

In my view, a multinational AI task force of government and private sector experts from a range of disciplines would be more prudent than creating an AI Force, a quasi-military entity that would institutionalize AI’s worst impulses.

— Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026
For decades, prudent stewardship meant protecting wealth from uncertainty.

— Walid Chiniara, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of prudent

Adjective

An extreme hear watch has been issued for the Los Angeles metro area in anticipation of highs reaching 100 degrees on Saturday and remaining hot through next week.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Here in Los Angeles, the last few months have been exceptionally hot.

— Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of hot

Adjective

The South's joint chiefs said Saturday the military stepped up surveillance and vigilance for possible further launches from the North and was closely sharing information with the United States and Japan.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
As Yemen returns to a level of fighting intensity not seen since the 2022 truce, the civil war has entered a decisive phase, with several possible avenues forward.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of possible

Adjective

Drone swarms were used to provide targeting information to ground units, while tactical UAVs, armed helicopters and unmanned ground vehicles coordinated attacks against simulated targets.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
Yellow smoke and pyrotechnics filled Folsom’s Dan Russell Rodeo Arena as deputies made their entrance, showing off armored vehicles and tactical gear while helicopters flew in formation overhead.

— Haley Parsley October 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of tactical

Adjective

And with the Brewers already a lock for the postseason and running away with the top overall seed, it's given rise to questions about the most advisable course of action for the 24-year-old.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026
The same goes for the restaurants, in particular Ayla, with only a handful of tables and a steady sweep of non-hotel guests; booking ahead is advisable.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

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