desirably

adverb

de·​sir·​ably -blē How to pronounce desirably (audio)
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Synonyms of desirablynext
: in a desirable place or manner : to a desirable extent or degree : in accordance with what is considered desirable
land desirably situated in a sheltered river valley

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“Desirably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/desirably. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.

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