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Is there any alternative single word for the phrase "in demand"?
Because I couldn't find the word demandable as an adjective in any dictionary. The word demanding means strenuous.
For example:
This car is demandable (incorrect, "demandable" doesnt exist)
This car is in demand (correct)
Also:
A demandable car (incorrect, "demandable" doesnt exist)
A car in demand (correct)
Try 1) sought-after, 2) (much-)desired and 3) coveted.
1) Sought-after (adjective)
that is in demand; desirable: a sought-after speaker.(Link and definition from dictionary.reference.com)
2) Desired (adjective)
wished for ⇒ You may find that just threatening this course of action will produce the desired effect. ⇒ His warnings have provoked the desired response. ⇒ The plan failed to achieve the desired result.(Link and definition from collinsdictionary.com)
3) Covet (verb)
2. to wish for, especially eagerly:
He won the prize they all coveted.(Link and definition from dictionary.reference.com)
