desirable

di-ZY-ur-uh-buhl/dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/

Noun pluraldesirables

2 meanings of desirable

1
adjective
Worth wanting because it is good, useful, or pleasing.
Like a toy that every kid in class wants to play with.
A house near good schools is very desirable to young families.
These job offers are desirable because they pay well and feel safe.
Similarattractive, appealing, sought-after, coveted, enviable
Oppositeundesirable, unattractive, unappealing, unwanted
2
nouncountable
A thing that many people want to have because it brings benefit or pleasure.
Like the items on a wish list that everyone hopes to get.
A good night's sleep is a desirable that money simply can't buy.
Fresh fruit and clean water are everyday desirables for any family.
Similarmust-have, asset, attraction
Oppositedrawback, liability

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Origin

From Old French desirable. It comes from the word desire plus the ending -able.