covetous

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.

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See covetous in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

tending to covet; greedy; avaricious

Origin: ME coveitous < OFr

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See covetous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Excessively and culpably desirous of the possessions of another. See Synonyms at jealous.
  2. Marked by extreme desire to acquire or possess: covetous of learning.

Related Forms:

  • covˈet·ous·ly adverb
  • covˈet·ous·ness noun

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