"Covetously" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

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"Covetously" Meaning

Covetously: (adverb) in a greedy and envious manner; with feelings of longing or desire for something that belongs to someone else, often in an excessive or unhealthy way. Example: "She regarded her friend's new diamond necklace covetously, wishing she had one like it."

"Covetously" Examples

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Example Sentences:


She looked covetously at the luxurious jewelry store, her eyes longing for the expensive diamonds.
The businessman's covetous nature drove him to constantly seek out new deals and acquisitions.
The child's eyes gleamed covetously at the candy counter, wishing he could have it all.
His covetous desire for power and wealth led him to make decisions that benefited only himself.
The poor reception at the party triggered a covetous look at the refreshments, his stomach growling in hunger.

Grammar Notes:


Covetously is an adverb that modifies verbs, describing the way something is done. It is often used to convey a sense of greed, envy, or longing.
In each example sentence, covetously is used to describe the way someone looks at, desires, or behaves towards something or someone.

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Desirable, sought after, or highly prized. Often used to describe something that is highly valued or cherished, such as a coveted possession or a coveted prize.

Coveter

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I think you meant "coveter" but the correct word is probably "coveter" is an uncommon or obsolete word. However, I'm assuming you meant to write "coveter" which is not a real word in the English language. <br><br>If you meant to write "coveter", I'm assuming you wanted to ask about the word "covetor". <br><br>"Covetor" is someone who covets or desires something, especially something that belongs to someone else and is considered wrong or unfair to want. For example, "The person who stole the jewels was a covetor of expensive jewelry."<br><br>On the other hand, "covet" is a verb that means to long or desire something, especially in a selfish or unsavory way. For example, "She didn't approve of her neighbor coveting her husband."

Coveting

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To covet something means to strongly desire or wish to have it, often in an excessive or unhealthy way. It can also imply a sense of envy or lust for something that belongs to someone else, often leading to feelings of guilt or shame.

Covetise

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I apologize, but "covetise" is not a valid word in the English language. It's possible that it's a misspelling or a word from a dialect or language other than English.<br><br>If you meant to type a different word, please feel free to correct it, and I'll do my best to provide the meaning of the correct word.

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Covin

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I apologize, but I couldn't find a word called "covin". Could you please provide more context or clarify the word you meant to ask about?

Coving

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The word "covering" refers to the act of covering or enveloping something, often to protect or conceal it.

Covinous

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Covinous refers to something that is shamefully or unscrupulously selfish or greedy. It can also describe actions or behavior that are contemptible, base, or vile. The word often connotes a sense of shame or moral turpitude, implying that the behavior is not only unsavory but also reprehensible.

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