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Adjective

coveted

adj.
C1 Advanced US /ˈkəvətɪd/ UK /kˈʌvɪtɪd/ cov·et·ed

adj.describing something that many people want very much because it is rare or special.

adj.highly desired or sought after, typically due to its perceived value, rarity, or prestige. Often used as a participial adjective before a noun.


SIMPLE

She finally won the coveted award.

CONTEXTUAL

The corner office is the most coveted spot in the building because of its view.

COMPLEX

Securing a seat at the international summit remains a coveted opportunity for emerging diplomats looking to influence global policy.

Usage

Often follows a linking verb or precedes a noun to describe a prize, position, or object.

The Andoque, I was told, traded slaves with whites in exchange for coveted metal tools.

Aeon· 20 Aug 2026

But for conservation ecologist Grégoire Touron-Gardic , the beaches of West Africa offer one of these highly coveted places: a surfer’s paradise.

Smithsonian Magazine· 6 Aug 2026
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Level C1 · Advanced
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