adjective
covetous
KUV-uh-tus/ˈkʌvətəs/
Strongly wanting possessions or advantages that others have.
The woman gives her friend's elegant vase a covetous look.
Etymology
The French adjective described someone desirous of something. English used it for an excessive urge to obtain and possess, making desire a trait of grasping or avaricious people.
In context
a covetous heart their heart is full of coveting other people's items the possessions and life or whatever it may be is when you see somebody with a nicer car than you
More examples
- He is covetous of his coworker's corner office.
- Their success draws covetous looks from rival business owners.
- She feels increasingly covetous of her sister's freedom to travel.
Forms
covetous · more covetous · most covetous
covet verb — To strongly desire what someone else has.
covetousness noun — Strong desire for others' possessions or advantages.