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DESIRED Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word desired. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word desired. (close relations)
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desiredesiring

Best Alternative Words for DESIRED

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coveted
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• much wanted

craved
verbv
adjective satellite

• wanted intensely

longed-for
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• greatly desired

sought-after
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• being searched for

• much wanted

wanted
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• desired or wished for or sought

adjective satellite

• characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

wished
verbv
noun

• a specific feeling of desire

• an expression of some desire or inclination

• (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

• the particular preference that you have

verb

• to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something

• make or express a wish

• feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of

• order politely; express a wish for

• invoke upon

yearned
verbv
verb

• desire strongly or persistently

• have a desire for something or someone who is not present

• have affection for; feel tenderness for

hope
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a specific instance of feeling hopeful

• United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003)

• the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled

• grounds for feeling hopeful about the future

• someone (or something) on which expectations are centered

• one of the three Christian virtues

verb

• expect and wish

• be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes

• intend with some possibility of fulfilment

trust
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

• certainty based on past experience

• the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others

• a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service

• complete confidence in a person or plan etc

• a trustful relationship

verb

• have confidence or faith in

• allow without fear

• be confident about something

• expect and wish

• confer a trust upon

• (chiefly archaic) extend credit to

want
verbv
noun

• a state of extreme poverty

• the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

• anything that is necessary but lacking

• a specific feeling of desire

verb

• feel or have a desire for; want strongly

• have need of

• hunt or look for; want for a particular reason

• wish or demand the presence of

• be without, lack; be deficient in

Best Hypernyms For DESIRED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for desired, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
arousal bespeak feeling inclination quest request tendency
Phrases (2)
ask forcall for

Alternatives for COVETED

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