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May 27, 2027

covetous

/ˈkʌvətəs/adjective

Extremely keen or desirous, especially to obtain and possess something belonging to someone else; avaricious.

Example sentence

  • “A covetous man is good to none and worst to himself.”
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Related words

cowardlyShowing cowardice; lacking in courage; weakly fearful.covetTo wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.cowerTo crouch or cringe, or to avoid or shy away from something, in fear.covertA hiding place.