coveted

adjective
UK: /ˈkʌvɪtɪd/
US: /ˈkʌvətɪd/

  1. Highly desired or wished for.

    1. The prize was coveted by all.
    2. The award is the most coveted recognition in the advertising industry.

Synonyms

sought-after
coveted verb

  1. Past tense and past participle of the verb 'covet', meaning to strongly desire something belonging to someone else.

    1. He coveted his neighbor's new car.
    2. She coveted the opportunities that her successful friends had.

  2. To feel a strong desire for something, especially something that belongs to someone else.

    1. They coveted the land next door.
    2. Many people coveted his wealth and success in the business world.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "coveted" is /ˈkʌvɪtɪd/ in British English and /ˈkʌvətɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "coveted": sought-after.

Example usage of "coveted": "The prize was coveted by all.". More examples on the page.