longed-for

• Qui est ardemment souhaité ou attendu depuis longtemps, souvent avec impatience ou nostalgie.

Describes something that is deeply desired or wished for over a period of time.

1. Greatly desiredB2formal

   Something that is wished for intensely or eagerly anticipated.

   ardemment désiré

   • The longed-for promotion finally came after years of hard work.
   • She received the longed-for letter from her son overseas.
   • The longed-for peace treaty was signed after months of negotiations.

   Synonymesanticipatedawaitedcovetedcraveddesiredyearned-for

   Antonymesundesiredunwantedunwelcomeunwished