desirableness
/di,zaiərə'biliti/ Cách viết khác : (desirableness) /di'zaiərəblnis/
Definition
Noun: 1. The quality of being desirable; the state of being worthy of desire, approval, or want. It refers to the positive characteristics that make something or someone appealing, advantageous, or sought after. 2. (Archaic/Formal) Sexual attractiveness. The quality of arousing sexual interest or appeal.
Usage
- General Use: Used to describe the appealing quality of an object, outcome, or trait. It is a formal synonym for "appeal" or "advantageousness."
- Context: Commonly found in formal, academic, or analytical writing discussing the merits, benefits, or attractiveness of something.
Examples
- The desirableness of the job was increased by the generous benefits package.
- When buying a house, location is a key factor in its desirableness.
- The study measured the desirableness of various political policies among voters.
- (Archaic) In the novel, her beauty and charm spoke of an undeniable desirableness.
Advanced Usage
- "The desirableness of a course of action": The attractiveness or advisability of a particular plan or decision.
- The committee debated the desirableness of a course of action that involved significant short-term costs.
Variants and Related Words
- Desirable (adj): Worth having or seeking; pleasing, excellent, or advantageous.
- A desirable neighborhood; a desirable outcome.
- Desire (n/v): A strong feeling of wanting something; to wish or long for.
- Undesirableness (n): The quality of being unwanted or not advantageous.
Synonyms
- Appeal
- Attractiveness
- Advantageousness
- Preferability
- Allure (closer to the archaic meaning of sexual attractiveness)
Antonyms
- Undesirability
- Unattractiveness
- Disadvantage
Noun
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attractiveness to the opposite sex
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the quality of being worthy of desiring
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