adj

desired

dih-ZEYE-uhd

adj

Wanted or wished for.

"The treatment finally produced the desired result."

How to Use Desired

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that was hoped for or wanted.

Common pairings

the desired effect desired outcome

more desired comparative, most desired superlative

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The treatment finally produced the _____ result.

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