sought-after — in demand; desired by many people
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: in demand; desired by many people
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɔːt ˈæftər/
Example Sentences
- The chef's homemade kimchi became so sought-after that people lined up for hours.
- Programming skills are highly sought-after in today's job market.
- The limited edition sneakers became so sought-after that they sold out in minutes.
sought-after
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsɔːt ˈæftər/]
in demand; desired by many people
Collectors line up at dawn for the sought-after vintage watch at the auction.
The skills he fought for are now being taught - truly sought-after!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Sought is the past tense of 'seek,' derived from Old English 'secan' meaning 'to search or pursue.' The hyphenated compound 'sought-after' combines this verb with the past participle 'after,' creating an adjective describing something that is actively being pursued or desired.
Breakdown
sought (past tense of seek, from Old English secan) + after (in the sense of pursuing or chasing) = sought-after (adjective: desired or in demand)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef's homemade kimchi became so sought-after that people lined up for hours.”
“Programming skills are highly sought-after in today's job market.”
“The limited edition sneakers became so sought-after that they sold out in minutes.”
“His mother's secret recipe made him the most sought-after party guest.”
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