desirability

noun

de·​sir·​abil·​i·​ty di-ˌzī-rə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce desirability (audio)
plural desirabilities
1
desirabilities plural : desirable conditions
had understood and studied certain desirabilitiesD. D. Eisenhower
2
: the quality, fact, or degree of being desirable

Examples of desirability in a Sentence

the desirability of immortality becomes a little less certain after some consideration of the consequences
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To this end, Cucinelli urged the independent players to tap into the online commerce without betraying their identity of exclusivity and desirability, subtly reprimanding those who embraced the gray market outright. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025 Their desirability is based on factors such as their age, patina, length, thickness, and smoothness. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025 Even in the wellness world, our growing obsession with longevity and biohacking subtly sells the message that youth is the ultimate marker of not only health, but also desirability, value, and beauty. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Oct. 2025 Regardless of the propulsion system, GM’s goal to lead with product desirability has allowed high-volume sales amid crisis after crisis, Barra said. Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for desirability

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of desirability was in 1824

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“Desirability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/desirability. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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