Synonyms of coveted

coveted

verb

past tense of covet

as in craved

to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy

I've been coveting that sleek sports car in the showroom for some time now

Synonyms & Similar Words

• craved
• wanted
• desired
• enjoyed
• died (for)
• wished (for)
• sighed (for)
• loved
• itched (for)
• salivated (for)
• hungered (for)
• hankered (for or after)
• longed (for)
• pined (for)
• yearned (for)
• preferred
• panted (after)
• lusted (for or after)
• thirsted (for)
• liked
• ached (for)
• desiderated
• repined (for)
• admired
• jonesed (for)
• set one's heart on
• relished
• yenned (for)
• prized
• spoiled (for)
• valued
• delighted (in)
• favored
• treasured
• fancied
• reveled (in)
• adored
• grooved (on)
• cherished
• dug
• appreciated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• despised
• loathed
• detested
• abhorred
• rejected
• refused
• spurned
• declined
• execrated
• abominated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of coveted

The show’s audience among people between 25 and 54 — the audience most coveted by advertisers in news programming — remains ahead of the same watching its two main rivals. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026

Still, most global billionaires and their families prefer to operate in relative obscurity, collecting luxury automobiles, private jets and coveted art rather than direct political influence. —David Faris, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026

Denver has coveted Waddle, with his elite speed and versatility, for some time. —Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026

The fact is that the Ravens coveted and needed Crosby. —Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026