HyperDic: wanted

English > 2 senses of the word wanted:
ADJECTIVEallwanteddesired or wished for or sought
allwanted, cherished, precious, treasuredcharacterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
wanted > pronunciation
Soundswaa'ntahd; wao'nihd; wao'ntihd
Rhymesabbreviated ... wounded: 365 rhymes with ahd...
abbreviated ... wrongheaded: 610 rhymes with ihd...
English > wanted: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningdesired or wished for or sought.
Examples
  • "couldn't keep her eyes off the wanted toy"
  • "a wanted criminal"
  • "a wanted poster"
Narrowercraved, desiredWanted intensely
hotWanted by the police
longed-for, wished-for, yearned-forgreatly desired
sought, sought-afterSearched for
See alsodesirableWorth having or seeking or achieving
lovedHeld dear
welcomeGiving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted
Oppositeunwantednot wanted
Spanishapetecido, buscado
English > wanted: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningCharacterized by feeling or showing fond affection for.
Example "so good to feel wanted"
Synonymscherished, precious, treasured
BroaderlovedHeld dear
Spanishapreciado, entrañable, querido

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