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desireable

desireable is the archaic form of desirable.

Meaning of desirable

Adjective

desirable (comparative more desirable, superlative most desirable)

  1. Worthy to be desired; pleasing; agreeable.
    • This applicant has almost all desirable properties.
  2. Sexually attractive.
    • The desirable Miss Moneypenny, M's all-powerful private secretary, gave him an encouraging smile and he walked through the double doors.1954, Ian Fleming, “Interview with M”, in Live and Let Die, London: Pan Books, published 1957, page 13
    Synonyms:
    luscious

See all 3 meanings of desirable

Forms of desireable

comparativemore desireable
superlativemost desireable

Words formed from desireable

Questions about desireable

What is desireable the archaic form of?
Desireable is the archaic form of desirable.

Words near desireable in the dictionary

  1. desire
  2. desire line
  3. desire lines
  4. desire path
  5. desire paths
  6. desireable
  7. desireableness
  8. desired
  9. desired effect
  10. desired effects
  11. desired face

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