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

Fiala coveted being part of the NHL’s return to the Olympics, even though team owners and maybe even coaches perhaps aren’t thrilled about their participation, given the risk of injury. —Eric Stephens, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026

His range, positional flexibility and high football IQ are highly coveted by NFL teams. —D. Orlando Ledbetter, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026

Doomed endorsements Trump has retained an ardent core of MAGA followers throughout his time in office, making his endorsement coveted in primaries. —Zac Anderson, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026

Keep in mind Ross and the Dolphins decision-makers coveted Tagovailoa in the 2020 NFL Draft. —Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026