desirable
desirable Lexical Profile
desirable Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Worth having, doing, or seeking because it is useful, advantageous, or pleasing.
"Fluency in a second language is a highly desirable skill in today's global job market."
Arousing romantic or sexual attraction.
"The classic film star was regarded as one of the most desirable leading actors of his generation."
• noun
A person or thing that is wanted, valued, or considered worth having (usually used in the plural).
"When drafting the job description, the hiring committee separated the essential qualifications from the mere desirables."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'desirable' (worth having or wishing for) with 'desirous' (having or characterized by a strong desire for something, as in 'desirous of fame').
• Rhymes for desirable
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French desirable, from Late Latin desiderabilis ('worth wishing for'), derived from Latin desiderare ('to long for').