Meaning Of The Word Covetous

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covetous
adjective: A covetous person has a strong desire to possess something, especially something that belongs to another person.

covetous in American English
tending to covet; greedy; avaricious
adjective: inordinately or wrongly desirous of wealth or possessions; greedy

covetous in British English
adjective: jealously eager for the possession of something (esp the property of another person)

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