Covetous describes someone who is greedy or desperately wants what others have, akin to a child wanting their classmates' toys.
Covetous describes someone who is avaricious or has a strong desire for what others possess, like a child wanting classmates' toys.
| Word | covetous |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | ADJ. |
| Definition | avaricious; eagerly desirous of. |
| Sentence | The child was covetous by nature and wanted to take the toys belonging to his classmates. |
| Related Words | covet, V. |
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