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

For so long, femininity has been tied to long hair as beauty, softness, desirability, identity. —Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 17 June 2026

Providing access to this information earlier breaks down silos and supports more balanced trade‑offs between desirability, feasibility, profitability and environmental impact—ultimately leading to better products and more responsible development practices. —Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 June 2026

Cities were evaluated for value, quality of life, desirability and job market strength. —Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026

Scholars have documented how lighter skin tones and features perceived as closer to Eurocentric beauty standards may influence perceptions of desirability, femininity, professionalism, and trustworthiness. —Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 28 May 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