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desirably

desirably

1 4.2
In a way that people prefer
  • adverb
  • /dɪˈzaɪərəbli/
translation icon : de manera deseable
  • Moreover, as Table 2 indicates, the mean scores and standard deviations for each scale were similar across grades, and the corresponding standard errors were desirably low.

Examples

  • Then again, it may simply be, as McGee also suggests, that the mysterious color change itself offers guests a desirably magical bit of food performance.

    Academic text (1993)
  • What better way to temper the dangerous edge of the new, yet still let it glisten desirably, than by presenting it as wondrously odd and curious?

    Academic text (2004)
  • Lastly, and least desirably, came the morning shift, from midnight to eight A.M.

    Fiction book (1999)
  • To assist you in most desirably marketing your blog site, any condition interior designer.

    Blog text (22)
  • Therefore, if you take supplements, you could receive your immune system back up and help your body function a whole lot more desirably.

    Blog text (10)
  • Lois Lane was in the background glancing desirably at Jimmy.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • The very fact that you orient differently and, in your own mind, more desirably, is what causes you to spot the other person's problems and to frame what we call the "better" orientation precisely as you do.

    Blog text (26)
  • The subject invention operates on the principle that sampling desirably encompasses the entire vehicle in order to ensure that concealed explosives are not overlooked.

    Blog text (26)
  • (Note: This should also involve special physical education for the possible correction of remediable defects, and desirably an adapted exercise and sport program for those with permanent handicaps.)

    Academic text (2002)
  • The new restaurant's ambiance is desirably inviting, making it a popular spot for gatherings.

Synonyms

preferably
vsdesirably
96 3.1

If possible, choose the more suitable option

indicates a generally wanted or attractive quality without a condition

Antonyms

In a way that people do not want or that causes problems

How Desirable

irresistibly
6 3.9
attractively
3 2.5
favorably
  • US
36 2.3
desirably
1 4.2
acceptably
2 3.2

Surface Forms

desirably positive
desirabler comparative
desirablest superlative

Morphology

desirably = desirable (transparent) = desire + able + ly

The adverb 'desirably' is formed by adding the suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'desirable', maintaining a clear relationship.

Etymology

Desirably comes from the word desire, which comes from an old Latin word meaning 'to want' or 'to long for'. So, to do something desirably is to do it in a way that is 'wanted' or 'preferred'.