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covetous

/ˈkʌv.ə.təs/
cov · et · ous
Adverb:covetously
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• adjective

1

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

Example

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

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• Nearby Words

covertness
coverup
covet
covetous
covetousness
covid
cow

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 13th century from Old French coveitous, derived from coveitier ('to desire eagerly'), which ultimately traces back to Latin cupiditas ('passionate desire, greed, or ambition').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Covetous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/covetous
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