desirable UK /dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/US /dɪˈzaɪɹəbəl/adjective 2noun 1forms 3 adjective2 •Worthy to be desired; pleasing; agreeable.This applicant has almost all desirable properties. •Sexually attractive.The desirable Miss Moneypenny, M's all-powerful private secretary, gave him an encouraging smile and he walked through the double doors. — 1954 noun1 •A thing that people want; something that is desirable.There are plenty of desirables on display in the window. formsdesirables · more desirable · most desirable