longed-for
adjectiveHow many syllables in longed-for?
There are 2 syllables in the word longed-for.How to pronounce longed-for:
Definition of longed-for:
- longed-for (adjective):
- adjective. greatly desired.
Synonyms for longed-for:
coveted
desirable
enviable
in demand
like gold dust
sought-after
to-die-for
wanted
wished-for
yearned-for
Antonyms for longed-for:
untimely
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