sought-after

[sawt-af-ter, -ahf-]

adjective

1. that is in demand; desirable.

   a sought-after speaker.

sought-after

adjective

1. in demand; wanted

Word History and Origins

Origin of sought after¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Idioms and Phrases

Also, much sought after. Very popular, in demand, as in He was much sought after as a throat specialist, particularly by singers. This expression uses the past participle of seek in the sense of “desired” or “searched for.” [Late 1800s]

Related Words

• attractive 
• beloved 
• famous 
• fashionable 
• favored 
• prominent 
• suitable 
• trendy