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covetous

1 of 1adjective
/ˈkʌvɪtəs/
Forms:more covetous,most covetous
1

having an intense desire or craving for something, especially something that belongs to someone else

  • He was covetous of his colleague's promotion and hoped to one day reach the same position.
  • The covetous look in her eyes made it clear that she wanted the luxurious necklace her friend was wearing.
  • His covetous nature led him to constantly compare his life to others and feel dissatisfied.
  • The king's covetous attitude toward neighboring lands caused numerous conflicts over territory.
  • She tried to ignore her covetous feelings when she saw the beautiful house for sale down the street.