verb
covet
KUV-it/ˈkʌvət/
To strongly desire something, especially something belonging to someone else.
One neighbor covets another person's fine blue bicycle.
Etymology
The French verb expressed desire or lusting after something. In English, the word already carried the stronger implication of excessive wanting or disregard for another person's rights.
In context
you might want to covet the lifestyle of somebody else but you're not willing to put in the work to get it
More examples
- She covets her coworker's spacious corner office.
- Several actors covet the lead role in the play.
- He finally wins the award he has coveted for years.
Forms
covet · covets · coveted · coveting
covetous adjective — Strongly wanting what belongs to someone else.