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desirable

/dɪˈzaɪɹəbəl/ noun C2
  1. A thing that people want; something that is desirable. · There are plenty of desirables on display in the window.

Plural desirables

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“Oh,” said Danglars, “I can, when circumstances render it desirable, adopt your system, although it may not be my general practice.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 953 · C1
Darcy, you must allow me to present this young lady to you as a very desirable partner.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 27 · B2
“I hope,” said she, as they were walking together in the shrubbery the next day, “you will give your mother-in-law a few hints, when this desirable event takes place, as to the advantage of holding her tongue; and if you can compass it, to cure the younger girls of running after the officers.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 57 · B2
Society has claims on us all; and I profess myself one of those who consider intervals of recreation and amusement as desirable for everybody.”
Pride and Prejudice, p. 98 · B2

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