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 | ||