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Desirable

Worthy of desire or longing; fitted to excite desire or a wish to possess; pleasing; agreeable.

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Delectable 84% connected

Highly pleasing; delightful.

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Delectable 84% connected

Highly pleasing; delightful.

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Eligible 84% connected

That may be selected; proper or qualified to be chosen; legally qualified to be elected and to hold office.

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Eligible 84% connected

That may be selected; proper or qualified to be chosen; legally qualified to be elected and to hold office.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Enviable 84% connected

Fitted to excite envy; capable of awakening an ardent desire to posses or to resemble.

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Enviable 84% connected

Fitted to excite envy; capable of awakening an ardent desire to posses or to resemble.

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Plummy 84% connected

Of the nature of a plum; desirable; profitable; advantageous.

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Plummy 84% connected

Of the nature of a plum; desirable; profitable; advantageous.

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Preferable 84% connected

Worthy to be preferred or chosen before something else; more desirable; as, a preferable scheme.

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Preferable 84% connected

Worthy to be preferred or chosen before something else; more desirable; as, a preferable scheme.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Preferred 84% connected

of Prefer

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Preferred 84% connected

of Prefer

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Derivationally related 4

Desirability 74% connected

The state or quality of being desirable; desirableness.

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Desirability 74% connected

The state or quality of being desirable; desirableness.

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See also 6

Lovable 66% connected

Having qualities that excite, or are fitted to excite, love; worthy of love.

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Lovable 66% connected

Having qualities that excite, or are fitted to excite, love; worthy of love.

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Synonym 2

Suitable 92% connected

Capable of suiting; fitting; accordant; proper; becoming; agreeable; adapted; as, ornaments suitable to one's station; language suitable for the subj…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Worthy 92% connected

Having worth or excellence; possessing merit; valuable; deserving; estimable; excellent; virtuous.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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