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covetous
adjective(cov-et-ous)
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
Synonyms: envious, jealous,
Examples:
He was never covetous before he met her.
Jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions.
covetous
adjective(cov-et-ous)
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
Examples:
Casting covetous eyes on his neighbor's fields.

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