Desirable and Likeable

Desirable

Desirable adjective - Sexually attractive.

Likeable and desirable are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Likeable" instead an adjective "Desirable".

Likeable

Likeable adjective - Easy to like; agreeable.

Desirable and likeable are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Desirable" instead an adjective "Likeable".

Nearby Words: like, liked

Both words in one sentence

  • Literature / Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Separated by a Common Language: When Hermione says Harry has never been more fanciable, American readers may see that as Hermione simply calling Harry likeable, but British/Commonwealth readers will know that Ron is acting so jealous because Hermione has just called Harry desirable in public.
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