desirably

adverb

Definition of desirablynext
as in optionally

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirably
  1. optionally
  2. gladly
  3. preferably
  4. voluntarily
Adverb
  • In an example video, Google demonstrates how the user can speak long, complex instructions, optionally referring to files on the local computer, and have Gemini synthesize a response directly into a document or email.
    — Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • This partnership is set to provide a means of churning out large numbers of autonomous or optionally crewed ships in American shipyards.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026
Definition of optionally
Adverb
  • Freedom is a business someone else would gladly buy, on your timeline, at your price.
    — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Advertisement Kim gladly devotes himself to a quiet life as a father and office worker, and the SMD leaves him alone.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 27 July 2026
Definition of gladly
Adverb
  • The filling sets in the fridge for at least four hours, but preferably overnight.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Aug. 2026
  • BODi recommends taking the first formula once a day, preferably in the morning, and the second twice a day with breakfast and lunch.
    — Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of preferably
Adverb
  • At least six were deported, one left the country voluntarily and eight remained in federal custody at the time of the report.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Paramount voluntarily — on their own, without California forcing them to — decided to enter an agreement with Warner Bros for this ticking fee.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of voluntarily
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