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

With examples from the ’90s increasingly coveted, the revival quickly attracted collectors’ attention. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2026

The rare Voatsiperifery pepper, native to Madagascar and coveted by international chefs, is facing the depletion of its wild habitat through irresponsible harvesting, bush fires, and charcoal production. — Leah Quinn, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026

On the contrary, Morocco is one of few countries in the world preserving centuries-old artisan crafts coveted by the luxury industry. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

The show captured a mere 558,000 among viewers between 25 and 54, the demographic coveted most by advertisers in news programming. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026

While Giamatti was coveted for his role, the search for the two most prominent parts in the film was a thorough one and led to a round of chem tests that landed Nivola and Parker the parts. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026

Federal prosecutors noted that black bears and cougars are coveted by some for their use in traditional medicine. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Indeed, many sports industry executives have told Sportico that a job in the WNBA is among the most coveted in sports. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026

For instance, rookie cards of superstar athletes are highly coveted; the non-sports counterpart is referred to as first appearance. — Bob Woods, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026