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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Relevance

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 That makes Asian currencies less desirable target investments. — Lisa Kim, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 According to Lahey, depriving kids of desirable difficulties results in kids who can’t handle frustration, give up at the first hint of a challenge, and are less able to learn. — Cheryl Maguire, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026 Summary Personality traits often blur between desirable and undesirable, with positive qualities becoming negative in extreme. — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Viewer comments, reactions and visible purchasing activity signal that other people are buying, making the product feel more desirable and harder to pass up. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for desirable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirable

Adjective

The results are sexy and funny, strange and gorgeous, personal and political, unconcerned with taboo or traditional structure.

— Rachel Handler, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Sadie Sink is channeling her inner pop star in a sexy new campaign for Calvin Klein.

— Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of sexy

Adjective

Which way silverware should be placed in a dishwasher is the subject of hot debates.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026
When combined with a hot blanket of the humidity the city has endured throughout the summer, players could be forced to withdraw from their matches or push through, risking injury.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of hot

Adjective

Tocci, the Johns Hopkins professor, noted that by pairing nationalist positions on migration and identity with tactical ability, Meloni helped accelerate the mainstreaming of Europe’s hard right.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Sources familiar with Atletico’s dressing room say there were issues in Alvarez’s relationship with coach Diego Simeone, and that the player was not 100 per cent happy with his tactical role in the team.

— Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 3 Sep. 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