Definition

Adjective: - Greatly desired or in high demand: Describes something or someone that is wanted by many people, often because of high quality, rarity, or popularity.

Usage

The adjective "sought after" is used to describe a person, object, skill, or quality that is highly valued and actively pursued or wanted. It typically comes after a linking verb like "is," "was," or "are," or directly before a noun. - It is often used in contexts related to fashion, employment, collectibles, real estate, and expertise.

Examples

• After a linking verb:
  • This vintage car model is highly sought after by collectors.
  • Her expertise in artificial intelligence is sought after by many tech companies.
• Before a noun:
  • He is a sought-after consultant in the field of renewable energy.
  • They live in a sought-after neighborhood with excellent schools.

Advanced Usage

• "much sought after" / "highly sought after": These are common intensifiers used to emphasize the high degree of demand.
  • The limited edition prints were highly sought after.
  • Fluency in multiple languages is a much sought-after skill in the global market.

Variants and Related Words

• Sought: The past tense and past participle of the verb "seek," meaning to look for or try to obtain.
  • They sought advice from an expert.
• Seek (verb): To try to find or obtain something.
  • Many graduates seek employment in this sector.

Synonyms

• Desirable: Worth having or seeking.
• Coveted: Greatly desired or envied.
• In demand: Wanted or needed by many people.

Antonyms

• Unwanted: Not desired or needed.
• Undesirable: Not wanted or pleasing.

Notes

• "Sought after" is a compound adjective. When it comes before a noun, it is usually hyphenated (e.g., a sought-after designer). When it follows a verb, it is often not hyphenated (e.g., The designer is sought after).
• It describes a state resulting from the action of seeking, implying an ongoing or general demand rather than a single instance.

Adjective

1. greatly desired