coveted
UK: ˈkʌvɪtɪd | US: ˈkʌvɪtɪd
adj. greatly desired or envied by others
vt. (past tense of "covet") to desire something eagerly, especially something belonging to another
"Coveted" traces back to the Old French covoitier, meaning "to desire intensely," which itself derives from Latin cupiditas (root of "cupidity"). The verb "covet" entered Middle English with a moral connotation (often linked to forbidden desires), while the adjectival form "coveted" emerged to describe objects of widespread longing. The suffix -ed here transforms the verb into a participial adjective, emphasizing the state of being desired.
The coveted award drew submissions from top scientists worldwide.
She finally acquired the coveted vintage car after years of searching.
His coveted position as CEO made him a target for rivals.
The recipe uses coveted ingredients like saffron and truffles.
Tickets to the concert were highly coveted and sold out instantly.