adjective
- 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.