The definition of covetous is jealous of something or someone, or really wanting something that belongs to another.
(adjective)When you are really jealous of your sister's house and you really want it for yourself, this is an example of when you are covetous.
See covetous in Webster's New World College Dictionary
adjective
Origin: ME coveitous < OFr
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