covetous
[ kuhv-i-tuhs ]
/ ˈkʌv ɪ təs /
adjective
inordinately or wrongly desirous of wealth or possessions; greedy.
eagerly desirous.
synonym study for covetous
1. See
avaricious.
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British Dictionary definitions for covetousness
covetous
/ (ˈkʌvɪtəs) /
adjective
(usually postpositive and foll by of)
jealously eager for the possession of something (esp the property of another person)