coveted
coveted — adjective
1. wanted very much by many people, especially because it is rare, valuable, or bri
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.
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
Emre finally received a coveted promotion after leading three successful projects.
Jin's research earned her a place in a highly coveted Ph.D. program overseas.
- 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
- undesirable
opposite meaning — not wanted at all
文法句型
coveted + noun
adverb + coveted
the most coveted + noun
用法筆記
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.