covetous (Meaning)

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covetous (s)

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

The covetous glint in his eye betrayed his feigned indifference towards the rare coin collection.
The siblings argued incessantly, each harboring covetous desires for the other's favorite toy.
The advertisement's manipulative tactics preyed on viewers' covetous nature, fostering a desire for the product.
The peace treaty aimed to quell covetous land grabs between neighboring countries.
Throughout history, many wars have been fueled by covetous rulers seeking to expand their empires.
The covetous socialite envied her friend's lavish lifestyle and social connections.
The wise mentor cautioned him against his covetous desires, reminding him that true happiness comes from within.
The thief, with a covetous eye on the expensive jewelry, snuck into the unlocked house.
Despite her own artistic talent, she harbored a covetous jealousy towards her even more successful rival.
The coveted scholarship attracted a multitude of covetous applicants vying for the prestigious opportunity.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages, immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

eager, desirous,greedy, mercenary, acquisitive, avaricious, grasping,coveting, avid, rapacious

handsome, munificent, magnanimous, munificent, unselfish, bounteous, liberal, liberal, charitable, selfless

The covetous glint in his eye betrayed his feigned indifference towards the rare coin collection.

The siblings argued incessantly, each harboring covetous desires for the other's favorite toy.

The advertisement's manipulative tactics preyed on viewers' covetous nature, fostering a desire for the product.

The peace treaty aimed to quell covetous land grabs between neighboring countries.