DESIRABLY

Etymology

Adverb

desirably (comparative more desirably, superlative most desirably)

in a manner likely to arouse desire

Source: Wiktionary


De*sir"a*bly, adv.

Definition: In a desirable manner.

DESIRABLE

De*sir"a*ble, a. Etym: [F. désirable, fr. L. desiderabilis. See Desire, v. t.]

Definition: Worthy of desire or longing; fitted to excite desire or a wish to possess; pleasing; agreeable. All of them desirable young men. Ezek. xxiii. 12. As things desirable excite Desire, and objects move the appetite. Blackmore.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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