desirable
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
A thing that people want.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
dɪˈzaɪɹəbəl
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Definition
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adjective
Worthy to be desired; pleasing; agreeable.
noun
A thing that people want; something that is desirable.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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- “A quiet neighborhood with good schools is a very desirable place to live.”
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Synonyms
Sense: worthy to be desired
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