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

While once considered purely practical, antique tilt-top tables are coveted today for their space-saving design and quality construction. —Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026

On the other side of the trade, Johnson coveted another taste of playoff basketball after three consecutive summers on the couch. —Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026

Though most players older than 32 never know when their career will end, whenever Gallagher’s time in MLS is up, he’ll probably be coveted by Irish teams due to his passport. —Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026

The fan favorite songs made their way into many viral fan-cam style edits, ensuring Sinners stayed on users’ highly coveted For You page. —Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026