desirability

noun

de·​sir·​abil·​i·​ty di-ˌzī-rə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce desirability (audio)
plural desirabilities
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1
desirabilities plural : desirable conditions
… had understood and studied certain desirabilities …—Dwight D. Eisenhower
2
: the quality, fact, or degree of being desirable

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the desirability of immortality becomes a little less certain after some consideration of the consequences
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Together with our cross-functional teams, Lally is charged with driving influence, brand relevancy and desirability across Ralph Lauren’s portfolio of brands and categories worldwide. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026 With conditions in China still a challenge, the focus is now on local customers in markets where the brand enjoys strong desirability, including the US, South Korea and Japan. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026 The world’s leading luxury houses have built their desirability over generations by combining these qualities with an increasingly sophisticated understanding of service and the client experience. — Anna Vladimirova, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 To come up with the list, report considered established vacation markets in 20 countries worldwide and scored them on investability and ownership conditions, lifestyle and desirability, and accessibility. — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for desirability

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of desirability was in 1824

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“Desirability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/desirability. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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