covet
verb (used with object)
to desire wrongfully, inordinately, or without due regard for the rights of others.
covetable
-
a word derived from
covet.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Goma is the capital of North Kivu Province, which is rich in covetable minerals - such as those that power mobile phones - and plentiful in rebel and militia groups.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2025
Elsewhere, US news website Mashable says the "gorgeous" show "dreams up some seriously covetable gadgets".
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2024
Hydration vessels, they say, may be this year’s “most covetable, most fashionable accessory.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2024
I would argue that the blue check was never as covetable as Musk thought it was.
From New York Times ● Apr. 30, 2023
“It is a covetable object, though, don’t you agree?” the scythe said.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
