| English Dictionary |
SOUGHT-AFTER
| Pronunciation (US): |  | (GB): | |
| IPA (US): |  |
Dictionary entry overview: What does sought-after mean?
• SOUGHT-AFTER (adjective)
The adjective SOUGHT-AFTER has 2 senses:
1. being searched for
2. greatly desired
Familiarity information: SOUGHT-AFTER used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Being searched for
Synonyms:
sought; sought-after
Context example:
the most sought-after item was the silver candelabrum
Similar:
wanted (desired or wished for or sought)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Greatly desired
Synonyms:
coveted; in demand; sought-after; sought after
Similar:
desirable (worth having or seeking or achieving)
| Learn English with... Proverbs |
"All roads lead to Rome." (English proverb)
"To tell the dog to catch, and the rabbit to run." (Azerbaijani proverb)
"A book is like a garden carried in the pocket." (Arabic proverb)
"He who protects himself from cold also wards off heat." (Corsican proverb)
"To tell the dog to catch, and the rabbit to run." (Azerbaijani proverb)
"A book is like a garden carried in the pocket." (Arabic proverb)
"He who protects himself from cold also wards off heat." (Corsican proverb)