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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something a lot of people wish they had.
Common pairings
coveted prize
coveted spot
highly coveted
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more coveted
- Superlative
- most coveted
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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.
