desirable

 
Pronunciation: /dɪˈzʌɪərəb(ə)l/

adjective

  • wished for as being an attractive, useful, or necessary course of action: [with infinitive]: it is desirable to check that nothing has been forgotten
  • (of a person) arousing sexual desire: you’re a very desirable woman

noun

  • a desirable person or thing: the store sells various desirables

Derivatives

desirableness

noun

desirably

adverb

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French, suggested by Latin desiderabilis, from desiderare 'to desire' (see desiderate)

Spelling help

The ending of desirable is spelled -able.