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covetous Antonyms

Opposite of covetous

Pinning down the opposite of covetous requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or showing an inordinate, envious desire for wealth, possessions, or something belonging to another person.

Usage Example

"The collector cast a generous glance at the rare first-edition manuscript displayed in the glass case."

Strongest
generous
content
unselfish
Strong
altruistic
charitable
selfless
magnanimous

Similar words to covetous

Words similar to covetous shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

greedy
avaricious
acquisitive
envious
grasping
rapacious
cupidinous
materialistic
See all synonyms of covetous

• Nearby Words

covertness
coverup
covet
covetous
covetousness
cow
coward

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Covetous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/covetous
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