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- [kuhv-it]
- /ˈkʌv ɪt/
- /ˈkʌvɪtəbl /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuhv-it]
- /ˈkʌv ɪt/
Definitions of covetable word
- verb with object covetable to desire wrongfully, inordinately, or without due regard for the rights of others: to covet another's property. 1
- verb with object covetable to wish for, especially eagerly: He won the prize they all coveted. 1
- verb without object covetable to have an inordinate or wrongful desire. 1
- noun covetable Which may be coveted. 1
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Origin of covetable
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English coveiten < Anglo-French coveiter, Old French coveit(i)er < Vulgar Latin *cupidiētāre, verbal derivative of *cupidiētās, for Latin cupititās cupidity
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Covetable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
covetable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
covetable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for covetable
adj covetable
- beautiful — A beautiful person is very attractive to look at.
- fascinating — of great interest or attraction; enchanting; charming; captivating: a fascinating story; fascinating jewelry.
- adorable — If you say that someone or something is adorable, you are emphasizing that they are very attractive and you feel great affection for them.
- alluring — Someone or something that is alluring is very attractive.
- charming — If you say that something is charming, you mean that it is very pleasant or attractive.
adjective covetable
- attractive — A person who is attractive is pleasant to look at.
- seductive — tending to seduce; enticing; beguiling; captivating: a seductive smile.
- blessed — If someone is blessed with a particular good quality or skill, they have that good quality or skill.
- desired — wished for
Antonyms for covetable
adj covetable
- repulsive — causing repugnance or aversion: a repulsive mask.
- disgusting — causing disgust; offensive to the physical, moral, or aesthetic taste.
- unattractive — providing pleasure or delight, especially in appearance or manner; pleasing; charming; alluring: an attractive personality.
- undesirable — not desirable or attractive; objectionable: undesirable qualities.
- detrimental — Something that is detrimental to something else has a harmful or damaging effect on it.
See also
Matching words
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