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

The card pairs Flagg’s autograph with a patch worn during his first Mavericks game, a formula that has quickly made Debut Patch cards coveted by collectors and investors. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

That coveted indie newcomer is now a major label artist with a debut album in the works, thanks to a new record deal struck with Warner Music and Warner Records US. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026

This too showed excellent protection all around, receiving that coveted five-star rating. — New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026

Over the past 50 years, more than 300 Vionic shoes and inserts have earned the American Podiatric Medical Association’s (APMA) coveted Seal of Acceptance and Approval for promoting good foot health. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2026

First featured on 2006’s Black Cat Air Jordan 4 and reprised a year later on the Black Cat Air Jordan 3, the concept went dormant throughout the 2010s while the 2006 and 2007 pairs became increasingly coveted. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026

But he has been long coveted on Tyneside — Eddie Howe, before his departure, was also extremely keen on him. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Britain has long coveted a chance to show it off in the United Kingdom, viewing it as far more central to British history than French. — Mark Rice-Oxley, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026

Mahomes is still coveted by companies for their television commercials. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026