1. having or showing a strong desire to possess something that belongs to someone else

Examples

• She cast covetous glances at her neighbor’s new car.
• The covetous businessman wanted to acquire every company in the industry.
• His covetous nature made him resent others’ success.
• The child gave a covetous look at his friend’s toy.
• She tried to hide her covetous feelings about her sister’s promotion.
• The covetous collector would stop at nothing to obtain rare artifacts.