Definitions
- Referring to something that is attractive or appealing. - Talking about something that is worth having or possessing. - Describing something that is considered good or beneficial.
- Referring to something that is highly desired or coveted. - Talking about something that is considered valuable or desirable. - Describing something that is sought after or enviable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is desirable or worth having.
- 2Both words can be used to describe material possessions or intangible qualities.
- 3Both words convey a sense of value or desirability.
- 4Both words can be used to express admiration or envy for something.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Desirable is a more common word than covetable and is used in a wider range of contexts.
- 2Intensity: Covetable implies a stronger desire or longing than desirable.
- 3Connotation: Covetable has a slightly negative connotation, implying a sense of envy or greed, while desirable is more neutral.
- 4Focus: Covetable emphasizes the object of desire, while desirable emphasizes the quality or attribute that makes something desirable.
- 5Formality: Desirable is a more formal word than covetable and is more commonly used in academic or professional settings.
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Remember this!
Desirable and covetable are synonyms that describe something that is worth having or possessing. While both words convey a sense of value or desirability, covetable implies a stronger desire or longing and has a slightly negative connotation. Desirable, on the other hand, is more neutral and emphasizes the quality or attribute that makes something desirable.
