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
BretBRETEnglish
Stanimir-Bulgarian, Russian, Serbian, Medieval Slavic
SkylerSKIE-lərEnglish (Modern)
Lucanus-Ancient Roman
Ayyub-Arabic
Felton['feltən]