sought-after

American  

[sawt-af-ter, -ahf-] / ˈsɔtˌæf tər, -ˌɑf- /

adjective

1. that is in demand; desirable.

   a sought-after speaker.

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sought-after British  

adjective

1. in demand; wanted

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sought after Idioms  

1. 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]

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Etymology

Origin of sought-after

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

In years past, big-box retailers would slash prices on one or two sought-after items to get shoppers in the door.

From MarketWatch

As the designer behind these sought-after clothing brands, fashion has been a critical part of his rise to stardom.

From Los Angeles Times

Historically, the most sought-after signs have been the ones catchers used to communicate pitch selection with pitchers.

From Seattle Times

The landslide followed 11 days later and left the terrace — a sought-after wedding venue — and portions of the coastline below red-tagged.

From Los Angeles Times

Arend is sitting in a north London bar explaining the ground rules of one of the world's most sought-after ultra-running races.

From BBC

Related Words

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