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COVETOUSLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does covetously mean?
• COVETOUSLY (adverb)
The adverb COVETOUSLY has 2 senses:
1. with jealousy; in an envious manner
2. in a greedy manner
Familiarity information: COVETOUSLY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
With jealousy; in an envious manner
Synonyms:
covetously; enviously; jealously
Context example:
he looked at his friend's new car jealously
Pertainym:
covetous (showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages)
Sense 2
Meaning:
In a greedy manner
Synonyms:
avariciously; covetously; greedily
Pertainym:
covetous (immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth)
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