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covetous

adjective
/ˈkʌvətəs/

Meaning

having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions

Example Sentences

She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch.

Synonyms

greedy, envious, desirous, grasping

Antonyms

content, satisfied

Collocations

covetous glance, covetous attitude, covetous nature

Related Vocabularies

cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics or in advancing one's career
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producing or achieving a significant amount of results, work, or output

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