Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
covetously
adverb
/ˈkʌv.ɪ.təs.li/
Definition
In a way that shows a strong desire to possess something, especially something that belongs to someone else.
Examples
- She looked at her neighbor’s new car covetously.
- He covetously admired the lavish lifestyle of the rich.
- The children stared covetously at the toys displayed in the store window.
Meaning
To act in a manner that expresses an intense longing or envy for someone else’s possessions or advantages.
Synonyms
- Enviously
- Desirously
- Yearningly
