English adjective: wanted | |||
| 1. | wanted desired or wished for or sought | ||
| Samples | Couldn't keep her eyes off the wanted toy. A wanted criminal. A wanted poster. | ||
| Similar | craved, desired, hot, longed-for, sought, sought-after, wished-for, yearned-for | ||
| See also | desirable, loved, welcome | ||
| Antonyms | unwanted | ||
| 2. | wanted characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for | ||
| Samples | A cherished friend. Children are precious. A treasured heirloom. So good to feel wanted. | ||
| Synonyms | cherished, precious, treasured | ||
| Similar | loved | ||
| Antonyms | unloved | ||