desirables

Things people covet

Desirables are things or people that are wanted or sought after.

The word often appears in contexts of scarcity or selection: The desirables were snapped up quickly.

In real estate or dating, desirables are the attractive options everyone competes for.

The term can carry ironic or critical undertones when describing who gets valued and who doesn't.

preferred

elite

Superior select group

excellent · select · top-notch · first-rate · high-quality · exclusive · sought-after · favored · optimal · choice

appealing

attractive

Pleasing to behold

enchanting · enticing · tempting · seductive · irresistible · inviting · fascinating · bewitching · beguiling · mesmerizing

valuable

precious

Highly esteemed, greatly valued

gold · silver · diamonds · gems · gemstone · jewelry · antiques · heirloom · collectible · artifact

beneficial

advantageous

Providing benefit or gain

restorative · constructive · productive · profitable · rewarding · enriching · fortifying · uplifting · salutary · favorable

Opposites
social acceptability

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Unwanted or objectionable persons

outcasts · pariahs · untouchables · riffraff · persona non grata

value/worth

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Unwanted or objectionable persons

rejects · castoffs · discards · unwanteds · refuse

Family

desirable, undesirable, desirably, desirableness

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