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desirable
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de·sir·a·ble  (d-zr-bl)
adj.
1. Worth having or seeking, as by being useful, advantageous, or pleasing: a desirable job in the film industry; a home computer with many desirable features.
2. Worth doing or achieving; advisable: a desirable reform; a desirable outcome.
3. Arousing desire, especially sexual desire.
n.
A desirable person or thing.

de·sira·bili·ty, de·sira·ble·ness n.
de·sira·bly adv.

desirable
Adjective
1. worth having or doing: a desirable lifestyle
2. arousing sexual desire
desirability n
desirably adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.desirable - worth having or seeking or achieving; "a desirable job"; "computer with many desirable features"; "a desirable outcome"
lovable, loveable - having characteristics that attract love or affection; "a mischievous but lovable child"
wanted - desired or wished for or sought; "couldn't keep her eyes off the wanted toy"; "a wanted criminal"; "a wanted poster"
undesirable, unwanted - not wanted; "undesirable impurities in steel"; "legislation excluding undesirable aliens";"removed the unwanted vegetation"
2.desirable - worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse; "the parents found the girl suitable for their son"
eligible - qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen; "eligible to run for office"; "eligible for retirement benefits"; "an eligible bachelor"

desirable
Translations
desirable [dɪˈzaɪərəbl] adj (= proper) → deseable (= attractive); atractivo;
it is desirable that → es conveniente que
desirable [dɪˈzaɪərəbl] adj [property, location, purchase] → attrayant(e);
it is desirable that → il est souhaitable que
desirable [dɪˈzaɪərəbl] adj (proper) → wünschenswert;
(attractive) → reizvoll, attraktiv
desirable [dɪˈzaɪərəbl] adjdesiderabile;
it is desirable that → è opportuno che + sub


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