coveted

coveted — adjective

1. wanted very much by many people, especially because it is rare, valuable, or bri

1.adjectiveB2
Definition

wanted very much by many people, especially because it is rare, valuable, or brings special status — for example, a coveted award, a coveted place at a top school, or a coveted promotion at work.

Example

Apinya earned the most coveted spot at Taipei National University of the Arts.

attributive: the most coveted + noun (spot/position)

The bakery's coveted matcha croissants always sell out within an hour of opening.

attributive: [possessive] + coveted + noun

Common collocations
  • coveted award
  • coveted position
  • coveted prize
  • coveted spot
  • coveted title
Synonyms
  • sought-after

    more neutral and more common in everyday speech

  • prized

    emphasizes being regarded as valuable or treasured

  • in-demand

    more typical of commercial or professional contexts

Antonyms

Grammar Patterns

coveted + noun

adverb + coveted

the most coveted + noun

Usage Note

Primarily used attributively — placed directly before the noun it describes. The object of desire is usually competitive: a position, award, or opportunity that others also want.