desirable
Translation
desirable, advisable, attractive
Examples
A good salary is highly desirable.
A good salary is highly desirable.
It is desirable to book tickets in advance.
It is desirable to book tickets in advance.
Grammar Patterns
desirable ((for sb.)) It is desirable for students to read widely.
desirable ((to-inf)) It is desirable to arrive early.
Similar Words
Synonyms: attractive, wanted, advisable; Antonyms: undesirable, unwanted
Etymology
From Latin 'desiderare' (to long for), possibly from 'de-' (away) + 'sidus' (star), meaning 'to await what the stars will bring'. The suffix '-able' means 'capable of being'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'desire' + '-able'. Something that is 'able' to be desired.