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

Business interests have coveted the downtown site for redevelopment, including a possible new sports arena, while preservationists and some council members insist the city should repair and keep the structure. —Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 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, 5 Mar. 2026

This rich and comforting potato casserole is delicious any time of day but is especially coveted for Easter brunch. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026

The instruments of famous musicians have long been coveted collector’s items. —Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026