desirable

🇬🇧 UK/di'zairәbl/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Worth having, seeking, or choosing; pleasing and attractive

令人向往的,可取的,合意的

n.

Something or someone that people want or find attractive

令人渴望的事物或人

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
desirestem
+
ablecapable of, worthy of
=desirable

Common Collocations

  • 1.highly desirable极受欢迎的
  • 2.desirable outcome理想结果
  • 3.desirable quality理想品质

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    A good education is universally desirable for improving life outcomes.

  • 2.

    The neighborhood has become increasingly desirable to young professionals.

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