desirable
Translation
desirable, advisable, attractive
Examples
A good education is highly desirable.
A good education is highly desirable.
They live in a very desirable neighborhood.
They live in a very desirable neighbourhood.
Grammar Patterns
a desirable ((noun)) an attractive or wanted thing It's a house in a desirable location.
it is desirable ((to-inf)) it is advisable to do something It is desirable to book your tickets in advance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wanted, attractive, advisable; Antonyms: undesirable, unwanted
Etymology
From 'desire' plus the suffix '-able' (capable of being). So, 'capable of being desired'.
Memory Tips
If something is 'desir-able', you are 'able' to 'desire' it.