adjective
1. desired or wished for or sought
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couldn't keep her eyes off the wanted toy
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a wanted criminal
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a wanted poster
• Ant: ↑unwanted
• Similar to:
2. characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
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a cherished friend
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children are precious
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a treasured heirloom
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so good to feel wanted
• Similar to: ↑loved
• Derivationally related forms: ↑preciousness (for: ↑precious)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.