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 Rather, the study merely serves as a warning that should this happen in the future, the outcome would not be desirable. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026 Other interviewees remembered a time when families seeking husbands for their daughters preferred sons of party cadres; today, a man with access to foreign currency or a profitable business can be much more desirable. — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026 Should a for-profit enterprise use its philanthropy to offset less desirable business impacts? — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026 What began as an identity for women who felt fundamentally undesirable became an aesthetic that made their alienation seem desirable. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for desirable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirable

Adjective

The contemporary rooms are the most striking, all polished, minimalist, and moody with quartzite rock walls, floor-to-ceiling bay windows, paddling-pool sized sunken bathtubs, and sexy double sided fireplaces.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
The floor of the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan is always a global battlefield of sexy new two-wheelers.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of sexy

Adjective

Wrangler in focus Kontoor is taking a prudent approach in planning Wrangler’s business.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Raven has also built some tangible privacy controls into the hardware (a prudent choice given recent privacy concerns surrounding smart glasses).

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of prudent

Adjective

Across living spaces, clean doorknobs and light switches, vacuum carpets thoroughly and sweep then mop hard floors with hot soapy water.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
Long story short, campers stay warmer on cold nights and cooler on hot nights without a loud, emissions-spewing engine or generator running in the background.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of hot

Adjective

Presumably reserved for subsequent seasons are his refusal to fight in Vietnam, activism, absences and comebacks, the Thrilla in Manila, the Rumble in the Jungle, Parkinson’s — though this is a good place to stop, arc-wise and art-wise.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
And as for Escola, the Tony-winning actor and writer's film-star curls landed right between Palmer's and Anderson's, style-wise, with a pageboy shape and that dramatic swoop teased and sculpted into an exaggerated shape for a cheeky finish.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of wise

Adjective

Digital twin technology makes this possible by creating virtual representations of real-world objects, systems, and processes that can be updated with operational data.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
The meteorological agency warned people to brace for possible strong quakes in the coming week, especially the next two to three days.

— Yuri Kageyama, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of possible

Adjective

The two tests indicate that Pyongyang is working on dispersal warheads for both tactical ballistic missiles and strategic cruise missiles.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Now, as the leader of the Israeli political opposition bloc and the man best positioned to dislodge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Eisenkot, 66, faces a tactical quandary on an entirely different scale.

— Lior Soroka, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of tactical

Adjective

Driving isn’t advisable either, nor is one of his other passions, riding a motorcycle, Joel told the Hollywood Reporter in an article that came out Thursday.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
And with the Brewers already a lock for the postseason and running away with the top overall seed, it's given rise to questions about the most advisable course of action for the 24-year-old.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026