DESIRABLE Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

desirable

adjective

di-ˈzī-rə-bəl

Definition of desirable

as in sexy

sexually attractive the desirable young stars of a television reality show

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as in prudent

suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances a desirable location for the new house

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Recent Examples of desirable The distinction made by Fawcett is particularly important in jewelry, where the most desirable stones and pieces can be decades or even centuries old. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Since finalizing a split from Starz last year, Lionsgate has been seen as a desirable acquisition target. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026 The United States’ triumph in the Cold War also helped shape a strategic culture in Washington that presumes setting expansive goals such as nation building and regime change is both possible and desirable. — Emma Ashford, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026 When too many desirable mates croak and screech their availability, the female frogs struggle to make the right choice. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for desirable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirable

Adjective

Summer is the best time to show some skin, but sexy isn’t the only way to go; street stylers revealed some fun new ways to approach the look.

— Irene Kim, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2026
Academy Award winner Halle Berry celebrated her 60th birthday by posting a series of sexy photographs online.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of sexy

Adjective

The suit maintains that the commission’s denial does not identify any adverse impact to a wetland function or value, nor any feasible and prudent alternatives to address the Commission’s reasons for denial, in violation of state law, Conn.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
But the Court requires only four Justices to grant a case, and Brett Kavanaugh, whom Roberts had hoped would back his strategy of prudent avoidance, wouldn’t go along.

— Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of prudent

Adjective

The latest scorcher comes after Western Europe recorded its hottest June and July on record, according to Copernicus, the European Union’s climate monitor.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
In 2012, American entrepreneur Christopher Burch and hot-shot hotelier James McBride took over and zhuzhed it up to the tune of 30 million dollars, launching Nihi into the league of one-percenter hideaways.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of hot

Adjective

In fact, Jaissle, with his emotional touchline demeanour and obsessive tactical demands, comes across more as a highly-strung indie-rock songwriter/front man.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Yet it’s lost on no one that Ellison has been methodical enough about his tactical pressure campaign to get full approval from the Paramount Skydance board for an October 1 exit.

— Chris Lee, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026