covetous

adjective
UK: /ˈkʌv.ə.təs/
US: /ˈkʌv.ə.təs/

  1. Having or showing a great desire to possess something belonging to someone else.

    1. He cast a covetous glance at his neighbor's new car.
    2. The old miser was a covetous man, hoarding his wealth and never sharing it with anyone.

  2. Excessively eager to obtain and possess material things, especially the possessions of others.

    1. She felt covetous when she saw her friend's designer bag.
    2. Driven by covetous ambitions, the businessman engaged in unethical practices to amass more wealth and power.

Synonyms

jealous acquisitive greedy avaricious envious

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "covetous" in English means: Having or showing a great desire to possess something belonging to someone else., Excessively eager to obtain and possess material things, especially the possessions of others..

The phonetic transcription of "covetous" is /ˈkʌv.ə.təs/ in British English and /ˈkʌv.ə.təs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "covetous": jealous, acquisitive, greedy, avaricious, envious.

Example usage of "covetous": "He cast a covetous glance at his neighbor's new car.". More examples on the page.