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desirable
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Sense: Adjective: arousing desire

Synonyms:

tantalizing, tantalising (UK), attractive , mouth-watering, tempting

Sense: Adjective: sought-after

Synonyms:

sought-after, to die for (informal), coveted, popular , desired, in demand, longed-for

Sense: Adjective: beautiful

Synonyms:

beautiful , handsome , pretty , attractive , sexually attractive, hot (informal), sexy (informal)

Sense: Adjective: generally advantageous

Synonyms:

advantageous, beneficial , worthwhile , useful , helpful , profitable , expedient

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