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desirable

Pronunciation: [dɪˈzaɪərəbəl]

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Learn how to use desirable in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “preference”

(adjective) when something is attractive or pleasing to want. If something is desirable, it means many people think it's a good or nice thing to have.

Example

Many families find a house with a big garden desirable for their children.

Example

The old car was not desirable because it kept breaking down.

Example

What features make a job desirable to you?

Context: “relationship”

(adjective) when someone is seen as very good for a friendship or a romantic relationship. If a person is desirable, it means others really like to be with them.

Example

He is very desirable as a friend because he is kind and fun to be around.

Example

After the argument, she felt less desirable to her friends.

Example

What traits do you think make someone desirable as a partner?

How to pronounce desirable

Pronunciation: [dɪˈzaɪərəbəl]

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