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

But what Vaseline wanted was cultural relevance and desirability, particularly among Gen Z, to drive growth and broaden its appeal. — Rachael Akhidenor, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

The world’s leading luxury houses have built their desirability over generations by combining these qualities with an increasingly sophisticated understanding of service and the client experience. — Anna Vladimirova, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

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

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