Synonyms for

Coveted

Verb / ˈkʌvʌtɪd / Another word for coveted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to strongly desire something that belongs to someone else

Synonyms & similar words

indemand covet soughtafter desired desire crave want envy seek pursue

Synonyms by register

Formal

desired sought-after prized cherished

Informal

wanted in-demand hot

Literary

yearned-for longed-for ardently desired

Antonyms

unwanted disliked undesired rejected spurned ignored

Common collocations

  • coveted prize
  • coveted position
  • coveted award
  • coveted title
  • coveted object
  • coveted role
  • coveted status

Word family

noun covetousness
verb covet
adjective covetous

Usage note

Coveted implies a strong desire for something that is often difficult to obtain. It carries a connotation of envy or intense longing.

Example sentences

  1. He coveted his neighbor's car.
  2. The little girl coveted her sister's princess dress.
  3. The boy coveted his friend's bike.
  4. She coveted the position of team captain.
  5. He coveted the trophy his opponent won.

Quotes

  • Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbor's. - Exodus 20:17
  • Covetousness is both the beginning and the end of the devil's alphabet - Samuel Taylor Coleridge
  • Covetousness like jealousy, when it has taken root, never leaves a person, but with their life. - Philip Massinger

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