CEFR C1

covetous

adjective

Meaning

Having or showing a great desire to possess something belonging to someone else.

Examples

The king was covetous of his neighbor's wealth.
She cast a covetous glance at the diamond necklace.

Synonyms: greedy, envious, avaricious, grasping

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covetous (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌvətəs/

Definition

Having or showing a great desire to possess something belonging to someone else.

Examples

The king was covetous of his neighbor's wealth.
She cast a covetous glance at the diamond necklace.
He had a covetous nature, always wanting what others had.

How to Use covetous

covetous of (prepositional phrase): Having a strong desire for something that belongs to someone else. — "He was covetous of his neighbor's success."

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Antonyms of covetous

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