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covetous

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cov⋅et⋅ous

  [kuhv-i-tuhs]
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–adjective
1. inordinately or wrongly desirous of wealth or possessions; greedy.
2. eagerly desirous.
Origin:
1250–1300; ME coveitous < AF, OF; see covet, -ous

Related forms:
cov⋅et⋅ous⋅ly, adverb
cov⋅et⋅ous⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. grasping, rapacious. See avaricious.
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cov·et·ous   (kŭv'ĭ-təs)   
adj.  

  1. Excessively and culpably desirous of the possessions of another. See Synonyms at jealous.

  2. Marked by extreme desire to acquire or possess: covetous of learning.

cov'et·ous·ly adv., cov'et·ous·ness n.
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