adjective Uncommon

coveted

KUH-vih-tihd

Coveted (adjective) means Wanted eagerly by many people; highly desired. Example: “She finally won the most coveted award in the industry.”

adjective

Wanted eagerly by many people; highly desired.

"She finally won the most coveted award in the industry."

"The restaurant's coveted corner table is booked months in advance."

How to use coveted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something a lot of people wish they had.

Common pairings

coveted prize coveted spot highly coveted

more coveted comparative, most coveted superlative

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What does “coveted” mean?

The word “coveted” means wanted eagerly by many people; highly desired. In plain terms, describes something a lot of people wish they had.

How do you pronounce “coveted”?

“Coveted” is pronounced KUH-vih-tihd (/ˈkʌvɪtɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “coveted” in a sentence?

Here is “coveted” used in a sentence: “She finally won the most coveted award in the industry.”

What part of speech is “coveted”?

“Coveted” is an adjective.

Is “coveted” a common word?

“Coveted” is an uncommon word in modern English.