covetously
|cov-et-ous-ly|
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/ˈkʌvɪtəsli/
(covetous)
strong desire for others' possessions
Etymology
Etymology Information
'covetous' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'coveitous', where 'coveit' meant 'to desire'.
Historical Evolution
'coveitous' transformed into the Middle English word 'covetous', and eventually became the modern English word 'covetous'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to desire something', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a strong desire for something that belongs to someone else'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that shows a strong desire for something that belongs to someone else.
He looked covetously at his neighbor's new car.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40