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."

Synonyms of covetous

Words with a similar meaning to covetous:

• greedy
• envious
• avaricious
• grasping

Antonyms of covetous

Words with the opposite meaning to covetous:

• generous
• content
• benevolent

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