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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 mannerplay

2. in a greedy mannerplay

  Familiarity information: COVETOUSLY used as an adverb is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


COVETOUSLY (adverb)


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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