Covetousness
Definition
(noun) Strong desire for others' things
Examples
“His covetousness clouded his judgment, making him blind to what he already had.”
“Covetousness ruined the deal.”
“At the auction, her covetousness for the blue vase was impossible to hide.”
“Dad warned me that covetousness can turn a family dinner nasty.”
“After three nights in Manila, his covetousness of the corner room faded.”
Related words
Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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