Synonyms for

Desired

Verb / dɪˈzaɪɜ:d / Another word for desired — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

wanted or wished for

Synonyms & similar words

soughtafter want craved coveted desire indemand hope trust craved wanted coveted sought pursued envied admired fancied

Synonyms by register

Formal

wished-for sought-after coveted aspired-to

Informal

wanted liked craved longed-for

Literary

yearned-for cherished

Antonyms

undesired unwanted unwelcome disliked rejected unpopular

Common collocations

  • desired outcome
  • desired result
  • desired effect
  • desired level
  • desired temperature
  • desired location
  • desired qualities

Word family

noun desire
verb desire
adjective desired
adverb desirably

Usage note

The word 'desired' is the past participle of 'desire' and functions as an adjective. It implies something that is strongly wished for or sought after.

Example sentences

  1. He desired a cold glass of lemonade on a hot day.
  2. She desired to be a doctor when she grew up.
  3. The cat desired to catch the mouse.
  4. He desired to win the race.
  5. She desired to travel the world.

Quotes

  • The greatest and most important problems of life are all fundamentally insoluble. They can never be solved but only outgrown. - Carl Jung
  • “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it.” - Steve Jobs
  • “The secret of success is to be in harmony with existence, to be always calm to let each wave of life wash us a little farther up the shore.” - Cyril Connolly

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