coveted
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈkʌvɪtɪd/
KK: /ˈkʌvɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Something that is highly desired or wanted by many people.
Example
Winning the award was a coveted achievement for the young artist.
Conversation
Did you hear about the coveted award at the art show?
Yeah, everyone is talking about it!
I really want to see who gets that coveted prize this year.
Same here! It’s going to be exciting to watch.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
desired
sought
enviable
Antonyms
undesired
unwanted
disdained
verb
Definition
To strongly desire something that someone else has.
Example
Many people coveted the award for best actor at the film festival.
Tense Forms
Past: coveted
Past Participle: coveted
Conversation
I heard you coveted that new gaming console for months.
Yeah, I finally got it last week, and it's amazing!
That's awesome! I can see why you coveted it so much.
Root Explanation
Coveted → It is formed from "cove" (from Old French *coveitier*, meaning to desire) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past participle). The word "coveted" means desired intensely or greatly wished for.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who has a strong 'desire' ('coveitier') for something, which is why it is said to be 'coveted'.
Visually Confused Words
uncoveted
converted
convertend
foveated
corvette
convexed
coextend
clovered