The 32-year-old actress, who split from husband Ben Gibbard earlier this year after two years of marriage, is currently single but looking for someone who is able to sustain a conversation while also showing a good sense of humour, reports Contactmusic.
"I think intelligence and humour are probably the most attractive traits in a guy," she said.
Deschanel says her work schedule means she cannot see her friends as often as she would like.
"I still have time for friends but it's not like I see them every day. The one thing I can't always give a friend is time, but I can be thoughtful in other ways instead."
