desirable

/di'zaiərəbl/
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desirable

A desirable candidate for the job arrives for the interview.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Worthy of being chosen or wanted: Something that is "desirable" is good, useful, or advantageous, making it something people would want to have or achieve.
    • Attractive or pleasing: "Desirable" can describe something that has appealing qualities, often arousing a sense of want or admiration.
Usage
  • The adjective "desirable" is used to describe a quality, outcome, or object. It is often followed by the preposition "for" (e.g., a purpose) or "to" (e.g., someone).
  • It can be used in both formal and informal contexts to express preference or advantage.
Examples
  • General Use:
    • A quiet location is desirable for a library.
    • Honesty is a desirable trait in any employee.
  • Comparative and Superlative Forms:
    • This option is more desirable than the other.
    • The most desirable property in the neighborhood.
Advanced Usage
  • "Highly desirable": Used to emphasize that something is very much wanted or sought after.
    • Fluency in a second language is a highly desirable skill in the global market.
  • "Mutually desirable": Describes an outcome or arrangement that is wanted by all parties involved.
    • The two companies reached a mutually desirable agreement.
Variants and Related Words
  • Desirability (noun): The quality of being desirable.
    • The desirability of the plan was clear to everyone.
  • Undesirable (adjective): The opposite of desirable; not wanted.
    • The policy had several undesirable consequences.
Synonyms
  • Advantageous: Involving or creating favorable circumstances.
  • Appealing: Attractive or interesting.
  • Preferable: More desirable or suitable.
Antonyms
  • Undesirable: Not wanted or advisable.
  • Unattractive: Not pleasing or appealing.
  • Detrimental: Tending to cause harm.
Related Phrases
  • "Leave much to be desired": An idiom meaning to be unsatisfactory or not good enough.
    • The hotel's service left much to be desired.
  • "Seen as desirable": A phrase indicating something is viewed as worth having.
    • Early retirement is seen as desirable by many.
desirable

A desirable candidate for the job arrives for the interview.

Adjective
  1. worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse
    • the parents found the girl suitable for their son
  2. worth having or seeking or achieving
    • a desirable job
    • computer with many desirable features
    • a desirable outcome

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