covetous — having or showing a great desire to possess something belonging to someone else
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing a great desire to possess something belonging to someone else
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʌvətəs/
Korean meaning: 남의 것을 탐내는, 욕심이 많은
Korean pronunciation: **커**벗어스
Example Sentences
- My covetous cat always stares at my sandwich like it's plotting a heist.
- She tried to hide her covetous feelings when her friend showed off the designer bag.
- His covetous roommate kept 'borrowing' his clothes until his closet was practically empty.
covetous
ADJECTIVE//ˈkʌvətəs//
having or showing a great desire to possess something belonging to someone else
A covetous woman stares hungrily at another customer's diamond necklace
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The jealous grow zealous, becoming covetous!
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Origin
From Old French 'coveitous,' derived from Latin 'cupiditas' meaning desire or greed. The word has been closely associated with the biblical commandment 'thou shalt not covet' since medieval times.
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“My covetous cat always stares at my sandwich like it's plotting a heist.”
“She tried to hide her covetous feelings when her friend showed off the designer bag.”
“His covetous roommate kept 'borrowing' his clothes until his closet was practically empty.”
“The children gave covetous looks to the birthday cake before the party started.”
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