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Added 9 October 2026

desirable

/dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/ adjective

In Latin: optābilis Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about desirable at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Worth having or seeking or achieving.
a desirable job
Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse.
the parents found the girl suitable for their son

Origin

From Old French desirable. Morphologically desire + -able.

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