Meaning & use
coveted
Greatly desired or wished for, especially something rare, prestigious, or hard to obtain.
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The coveted trophy sat on display for years before her team finally won it.
A spot on the national team is the most coveted prize in youth athletics.
A note on using this word
Coveted is the adjective form of the verb 'covet,' which originally carried a sense of envy; the adjective is neutral and simply means highly desired.
Words with a similar meaning
desiredsought-after
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