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coveted

 

[ ˈkʌvɪtɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in demand

Greatly desired or sought after by many people.

Synonyms

desired, in demand, popular, sought after

Examples of usage

  • The company's latest product became the most coveted item in the market.
  • She won the coveted award for best actress at the film festival.
Context #2 | Verb

desired

Yearn to possess or have something.

Synonyms

crave, desire, envy, long for

Examples of usage

  • She coveted the luxurious car that her neighbor owned.
  • He secretly coveted his colleague's promotion.

Translations

Translations of the word "coveted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cobiçado

🇮🇳 लालसा

🇩🇪 begehrt

🇮🇩 didambakan

🇺🇦 жаданий

🇵🇱 pożądany

🇯🇵 切望された

🇫🇷 convoité

🇪🇸 codiciado

🇹🇷 imrenilen

🇰🇷 갈망하는

🇸🇦 مطلوب

🇨🇿 žádaný

🇸🇰 žiaduci

🇨🇳 梦寐以求的

🇸🇮 zaželen

🇮🇸 eftirsóttur

🇰🇿 қалаулы

🇬🇪 სასურველი

🇦🇿 arzulanan

🇲🇽 codiciado

Etymology

The word 'coveted' originates from the Old French word 'coveitier', which means 'to desire eagerly'. Over time, it has evolved to represent something greatly desired or sought after. The concept of coveting has been a part of human nature for centuries, reflecting our innate desire for possessions or achievements that are perceived as valuable or prestigious.

See also: covet, coveting, covetous.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,278, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.