desirable
Attractive and appealing
Desirable describes something worth wanting or having.
A desirable outcome is one you hope for; a desirable candidate has qualities that make them attractive for a position.
The word often carries connotations of attractiveness: a desirable neighborhood, a desirable partner.
What's desirable isn't necessarily attainable—the word implies aspiration more than expectation.
Hot, humid, or alluring
- seductivePowerfully attractive, tempting
- sexyPhysically arousing
- voluptuousSensually full-bodied
- shapelyAttractively curved or formed
tantalizing · tempting · provocative · alluring · luscious · ravishing · kissable · nubile
Extremely appealing to eat
- delectableExtremely pleasing to taste
- scrumptiousExtremely pleasing to taste
- deliciousHighly pleasing to taste
- appetizingStimulating desire for food
succulent · savory · palatable · toothsome · yummy · tempting · irresistible · flavorful
Greatly desired by many
- admiredRegarded with approval
- sought-afterMuch wanted by many
- prizedGreatly valued or esteemed
- valuedHeld in high regard
longed-for · wanted · craved · in-demand · treasured · esteemed · dream · enviable
Pleasantly attractive in manner
- engagingPleasantly attractive, compelling attention
- enticingPowerfully attractive
- invitingAttractively appealing
- alluringPowerfully appealing
captivating · pleasing · delightful · attractive · likable · agreeable · winsome · enchanting
Superior select group
- primeReadying for action
- superiorHigher in rank
- excellentOf superior quality
- top-tierOf highest quality
first-rate · exclusive · choice · select · quality · outstanding · exceptional · finest
Standard of perfection
- optimalMost desirable outcome
- optimalMost desirable outcome
- favoredShown special preference
- advantageousProviding benefit or gain
beneficial · preferable · recommended · suitable · fitting · appropriate · expedient · convenient
sultry
Hot, humid, or alluring
- seductivePowerfully attractive, tempting
- sexyPhysically arousing
- voluptuousSensually full-bodied
shapely · tantalizing · tempting · provocative · alluring · luscious · ravishing · kissable · nubile · beguiling
mouthwatering
Extremely appealing to eat
- delectableExtremely pleasing to taste
- scrumptiousExtremely pleasing to taste
- deliciousHighly pleasing to taste
appetizing · succulent · savory · palatable · toothsome · yummy · tempting · irresistible · flavorful · tasty
coveted
Greatly desired by many
- admiredRegarded with approval
- sought-afterMuch wanted by many
- prizedGreatly valued or esteemed
valued · longed-for · wanted · craved · in-demand · treasured · esteemed · dream · enviable
charming
Pleasantly attractive in manner
- engagingPleasantly attractive, compelling attention
- enticingPowerfully attractive
- invitingAttractively appealing
alluring · captivating · pleasing · delightful · attractive · likable · agreeable · winsome · enchanting · fascinating
elite
Superior select group
top-tier · first-rate · exclusive · choice · select · quality · outstanding · exceptional · finest · best
ideal
Standard of perfection
advantageous · beneficial · preferable · recommended · suitable · fitting · appropriate · expedient · convenient · worthwhile
beautiful
Extremely pleasing aesthetically
- gorgeousStrikingly beautiful
- stunningExtremely impressive or beautiful
- handsomeAttractive in appearance
lovely · radiant · glamorous · elegant · graceful · exquisite · striking · dazzling · comely · fair
- desirablecoveted, wanted, sought-after, in demand, craved
- seductionseduction, seductive, allure, beguilement, enticement
- attractiveattractive, beautiful, gorgeous, pretty, handsome
- listing lingofixer-upper, handyman special, starter home, move-in ready, priced to sell
- lovingloving, adoring, affectionate, amorous, caring
- trendstrends, trend, fad, craze, rage
desirableundesirable
Not wanted or sought
repellent · repulsive · unappealing · off-putting · unwanted
desirableundesirable
Not wanted or sought
inadvisable · unwise · imprudent · ill-advised · injudicious
undesirable, desirability, desirably, undesirably, desirables, desirableness