sought after



sought after

Also, much sought after. Very popular, in demand, as in He was much sought after as a throat specialist, particularly by singers. This expression uses the past participle of seek in the sense of "desired" or "searched for." [Late 1800s]
See also: after, sought

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Christian['kristʃən]
PruePROOEnglish
DarrelDER-əl, DAR-əlEnglish
Oenone-Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Porsche[pɔtʃ]
Madeleine['mædəlin]