
cov·et·ous [kuhv-i-tuhs]
–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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