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

He had established himself as one of the most sought-after young coaches in world football at Sporting Lisbon, where he won two league titles.

From Barron's

No matter the changes, there remains a common thread within collectors throughout the years: opening packages and feeling a bump of euphoria when a chase card, a sought-after item, appears.

From Los Angeles Times

These five musicians are acclaimed bandleaders and sought-after sidemen, sometimes in each other’s ensembles.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s expected to start out as a warm storm, and some ski resorts in Los Angeles County might initially see rain instead of sought-after snow.

From Los Angeles Times

Lithium has become one of the world’s most sought-after materials, essential to electric vehicles, grid-scale energy storage and consumer electronics.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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