Akademik

wanted
adjective
1. desired or wished for or sought
-

couldn't keep her eyes off the wanted toy

-

a wanted criminal

-

a wanted poster

Ant: ↑unwanted
Similar to:
craved, ↑desired, ↑hot, ↑longed-for, ↑wished-for, ↑yearned-for, ↑sought, ↑sought-after
See Also: ↑desirable, ↑loved, ↑welcome
2. characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
-

a cherished friend

-

children are precious

-

a treasured heirloom

-

so good to feel wanted

Syn: ↑cherished, ↑precious, ↑treasured
Similar to: ↑loved
Derivationally related forms: ↑preciousness (for: ↑precious)

Useful english dictionary. 2012.