Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for DE-SIR'A-BLE
DE-SIR'A-BLE, a. [s as z; See Desire.]
- Worthy of desire; that is to be wished for with sincerity or earnestness. An easy address is a desirable accomplishment; real virtue is still more desirable.
- Pleasing; agreeable. All of them desirable young men. – Ezek. xxiii.
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