coveting (Meaning)
coveting
to feel inordinate desire for what belongs to another, to wish for greatly or with envy, to desire (what belongs to another) inordinately or culpably, to wish for earnestly
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coveting Sentence Examples
- Sarah couldn't resist coveting her neighbor's newly purchased luxury car.
- The wealthy businessman harbored a sinister desire to covet the possessions of others.
- The thief's eyes gleamed with covetous intent as he observed the expensive jewelry.
- The villagers accused the newcomer of coveting their land and resources.
- The king's advisors warned him against coveting the neighboring kingdom.
- Emily's heart burned with jealousy and covetousness toward her more successful sister.
- The commandment "Thou shalt not covet" serves as a reminder to resist the urge to desire what others have.
- The temptation to covet forbidden things can lead to downfall and destruction.
- The lottery winner's newfound wealth filled him with covetous thoughts toward those who had once been richer than him.
- The evil stepmother's covetous nature drove her to seek out the downfall of her stepdaughter.
FAQs About the word coveting
to feel inordinate desire for what belongs to another, to wish for greatly or with envy, to desire (what belongs to another) inordinately or culpably, to wish f
avaricious, desirous, mercenary, acquisitive,greedy, eager, covetous, avid, moneygrubbing, rapacious
munificent, controlled, altruistic, selfless, unselfish, charitable, magnanimous, liberal,generous, handsome
Sarah couldn't resist coveting her neighbor's newly purchased luxury car.
The wealthy businessman harbored a sinister desire to covet the possessions of others.
The thief's eyes gleamed with covetous intent as he observed the expensive jewelry.
The villagers accused the newcomer of coveting their land and resources.
