preferable
Worth choosing instead
Preferable means more desirable or worthy of choice when comparing options: Tea is preferable to coffee for settling the stomach.
The word implies a comparison—something is preferable *to* something else.
A quick death would be preferable.
Preferably is the adverb: We need someone with experience, preferably in sales.
Most desirable outcome
- recommendedEndorsed as worthwhile
- advisableWorth being suggested
- betterOf higher quality
- wiserHaving greater judgment
smarter · prudent · judicious · sensible · advantageous · beneficial · fitting · appropriate
Pleasing to behold
- appealingPleasant and inviting
- enticingPowerfully attractive
- invitingAttractively appealing
- pleasingCausing enjoyment or satisfaction
agreeable · welcome · sought-after · valued · prized · favored · desired · wanted
Higher in rank
- eliteSuperior select group
- premiumAdded cost for better
- primeReadying for action
- selectCarefully pick from options
top-tier · first-rate · excellent · outstanding · exceptional · preeminent · paramount · foremost
optimal
Most desirable outcome
- recommendedEndorsed as worthwhile
- advisableWorth being suggested
- betterOf higher quality
wiser · smarter · prudent · judicious · sensible · advantageous · beneficial · fitting · appropriate · suitable
attractive
Pleasing to behold
pleasing · agreeable · welcome · sought-after · valued · prized · favored · desired · wanted · coveted
superior
Higher in rank
select · top-tier · first-rate · excellent · outstanding · exceptional · preeminent · paramount · foremost · leading
preferableundesirable
Not wanted or sought
inferior · worse · unwanted · objectionable · unacceptable