sought-after
adjective
that is in demand; desirable.
Showing results for sought-after.
Search instead for
sought-after deals.
Jump To:
-
sought-after
-
sought after
sought afterAlso, 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]
sought-after
American
[sawt-af-ter, -ahf-]
/ ˈsɔtˌæf tər, -ˌɑf- /
adjective
sought-after
British
adjective
sought after
Idioms
Etymology
Origin of sought-after
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
After a stellar undergraduate career at Oxford studying philosophy, politics and economics, he walks into a sought-after job as a management consultant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Even as studios chase internet-native IP, some of the most sought-after creators are turning them down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Despite the seemingly-high price tag, estate agent Rhys Elvin expects the hut to be highly sought-after as technically, it means someone can own part of the beach.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
Among the many grim lessons that play out in this show is that every sought-after power comes with a huge cost.
From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2026
Throughout history, some of the most sought-after shipwrecks have been those that played an important role in the nation’s history before meeting an unfortunate end.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
And with Adam Wharton and Alex Scott among those also attracting attention, what is it about English midfielders that makes them so sought after?
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Midea’s PortaSplit air conditioner is highly sought after in Europe, with sales to four countries growing over 70% this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Dresden, home to nine universities, has a large number of trained engineers who are sought after by the roughly 2,500 companies in the sector operating in the area.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
Law firms have become increasingly aggressive about poaching talent across practice areas, but corporate lawyers have been particularly sought after with the promise of bringing billions in business to the firm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
One of the most sought after status symbols in New York is a Masa reservation.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
