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- [kuhv-i-tuh s]
- /ˈkʌv ɪ təs/
- /ˈkʌ.vɪ.tə.sli/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuhv-i-tuh s]
- /ˈkʌv ɪ təs/
Definitions of covetously word
- adjective covetously inordinately or wrongly desirous of wealth or possessions; greedy. 1
- adjective covetously eagerly desirous. 1
- noun covetously In a covetous manner. 1
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Origin of covetously
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English coveitous < Anglo-French, Old French; see covet, -ous
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Parts of speech for Covetously
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
covetously popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
covetously usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for covetously
adverb covetously
- unenvious — full of, feeling, or expressing envy: envious of a person's success; an envious attack.
- jealously — feeling resentment against someone because of that person's rivalry, success, or advantages (often followed by of): He was jealous of his rich brother.
- avariciously — characterized by avarice; greedy; covetous.
- greedily — excessively or inordinately desirous of wealth, profit, etc.; avaricious: the greedy owners of the company.
- acquisitively — In an acquisitive manner; for the purpose of acquisition.
Antonyms for covetously
adverb covetously
- generously — liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous patron of the arts; a generous gift.
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