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IN DEMAND
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Dictionary entry overview: What does in demand mean?
• IN DEMAND (adjective)
The adjective IN DEMAND has 1 sense:
1. greatly desired
Familiarity information: IN DEMAND used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Greatly desired
Synonyms:
coveted; in demand; sought-after; sought after
Similar:
desirable (worth having or seeking or achieving)
Context examples
You will be in demand in your company and your industry, so financially, you will be set.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
“Such things are not much in demand hereabouts. That sets me off again! I haven't seen a pretty woman since I've been here, jemmy.”
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
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