COVETOUS


Meaning of COVETOUS in English

— covetously , adv. — covetousness , n.

/kuv"i teuhs/ , adj.

1. inordinately or wrongly desirous of wealth or possessions; greedy.

2. eagerly desirous.

[ 1250-1300; ME coveitous ]

Syn. 1. grasping, rapacious. See avaricious .

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