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

Such tickets, which are verified not to have been resold, are highly coveted and tend to get purchased instantly. — Ben Ryder Howe, Curbed, 21 Aug. 2026

Fields was the bigger-bodied boundary receiver Notre Dame coveted, cut from the same cloth as Miles Boykin and Chase Claypool before him. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

The growing number of designer boutiques at Wilmette’s Plaza del Lago were just joined by a power player in fashion — the French luxury brand Hermès, which sells $10,000-plus handbags coveted by celebrities. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

James, Lord Dalhousie, the arrogant and ruthless Governor General of British India, who had long coveted the riches of Punjab and the Koh-i-Noor, was triumphant. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026

Patek Philippe’s Rare Handcrafts collection is also highly coveted by collectors. — Ming Liu, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026

Dior’s Hardcore era, with pierced bags from 20 years ago that are still deeply coveted. — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Webber possessed the size and skill Nellie coveted, but there were personality issues. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026

City officials have defended the deal and its negotiations, saying texts between city staff and Manley were appropriate and that Brea has long coveted a Costco, which would be an economic driver for the city amid a mounting budget deficit. — Victoria Le, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2026