Wanted
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɒn.tɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Wanted is an adjective meaning Wished for; desired; sought.
Meaning
Wished for; desired; sought.
More Meanings
- (law enforcement) Subject to immediate detainment by law enforcement authorities on sight.
- simple past and past participle of want
Example Sentences
Wanted: babysitter
America’s most wanted
The police arrested a wanted criminal.
She was the most wanted speaker at the conference.
Synonyms for wanted
Depending on context, synonyms include hot, cherished, treasured, desired, loved, invited.
Antonyms for wanted
Common opposites include unwanted.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include desired, longed-for, sought-after, precious, cherished, treasured.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.