covetous
[ kuhv-i-tuhs ]
/ ˈkʌv ɪ təs /
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adjective
inordinately or wrongly desirous of wealth or possessions; greedy.
eagerly desirous.
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Origin of covetous
synonym study for covetous
1. See avaricious.
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British Dictionary definitions for covetous
covetous
/ (ˈkʌvɪtəs) /
adjective
(usually postpositive and foll by of) jealously eager for the possession of something (esp the property of another person)
Derived forms of covetous
covetously, adverbcovetousness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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