desirability

noun

de·​sir·​abil·​i·​ty di-ˌzī-rə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

plural desirabilities

1

desirabilities plural : desirable conditions

… had understood and studied certain desirabilities …

—Dwight D. Eisenhower

2

: the quality, fact, or degree of being desirable

Synonyms of desirability

• feasibility
• advisability
• desirableness
• expediency
• expedience
• judiciousness
• advantageousness
• usefulness

Examples of desirability in a Sentence

the desirability of immortality becomes a little less certain after some consideration of the consequences

Recent Examples on the Web

To come up with the list, report considered established vacation markets in 20 countries worldwide and scored them on investability and ownership conditions, lifestyle and desirability, and accessibility. — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026

But there is research on the romantic desirability of men with cats. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

The major luxury maisons still dominate the category in terms of brand recognition, desirability and global reach. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026

Other publications similarly reported Vrabel’s availability and desirability during the year between his firing from the Tennessee Titans and his hiring by the New England Patriots. — Mike Semel, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for desirability

• acceptability
• accessibility
• adaptability
• admissibility
• advisability
• affordability
• allowability
• amenability
• amiability
• appealability
• applicability
• availability