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

This Italian American eatery in Inman Park has won quite a few awards for its bar program, including the Michelin Guide’s coveted Exceptional Cocktails Award during 2023’s inaugural ceremony. — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

George Washington coveted French horology, purchasing watches from Paris at a time when French design represented the height of fashion. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 July 2026

Unfortunately, such moments these days are coveted, and FIFA capitalized. — Mac Engel july 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026

Pick up our most coveted finds below to instantly elevate everything from jeans to dresses (and to give yourself an excuse to book that pedicure). — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 July 2026

So the new team owners took their inspiration from more intimate venues, settling on a capacity of 11,500 to create a fan experience that was loud, crowded and coveted. — Sarah Whitmire, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Catchy online handles are highly coveted and users will likely scramble to claim a desirable one. — Kelvin Chan, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026

Available in 21 different colors, these travel-friendly pants are highly coveted, with more than 800 Amazon shoppers giving them a five-star rating and more than 200 people snagging a pair in the last month alone. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 21 June 2026

Corning’s fiber is coveted inside data centers for its data transfer speeds. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 21 June 2026