Nearby Words
adjective
1.
inordinately or wrongly desirous of wealth or possessions; greedy.
2.
eagerly desirous.
Related forms
cov·et·ous·ly, adverb
cov·et·ous·ness, noun
non·cov·et·ous, adjective
non·cov·et·ous·ly, adverb
non·cov·et·ous·ness, noun
EXPANDo·ver·cov·et·ous, adjective
o·ver·cov·et·ous·ly, adverb
o·ver·cov·et·ous·ness, noun
un·cov·et·ous, adjective
un·cov·et·ous·ly, adverb
un·cov·et·ous·ness, noun
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Covetousness
is always a great word to know.
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Example Sentences
- The reason is that the novel is really about a timeless human vice: covetousness.
- Only those consumed with jealousy and covetousness could support such an immoral piece of legislation.
- The covetousness they inspire serves their twin goals of making money and preserving the status quo.
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Word Origin & History
covetous
c.1300, from O.Fr. coveitus, from L. *cupiditosus, from cupiditas (see covet). Related: Covetousness (late 15c.).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Easton
Bible Dictionary
Covetousness definition
a strong desire after the possession of worldly things (Col. 3:5; Eph. 5:5; Heb. 13:5; 1 Tim. 6:9, 10; Matt. 6:20). It assumes sometimes the more aggravated form of avarice, which is the mark of cold-hearted worldliness.
Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary
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