 covetous |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages | |
| Synonyms: | jealous envious | |
| Examples: | "he was never covetous before he met her" "jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions" "envious of their art collection" "he was green with envy" |
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| Related terms: | desirous | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth | |
| Synonyms: | greedy grabby grasping prehensile avaricious | |
| Examples: | "they are avaricious and will do anything for money" "casting covetous eyes on his neighbor's fields" "a grasping old miser" "greedy for money and power" "grew richer and greedier" |
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| Related terms: | acquisitive | |
| Similar spelling: |
covetously |
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