Meaning & use

coveted

adjective·Academic

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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