Covetous

EN→ZH

What Does Covetous Mean?

  • 贪心的
  • 妄想的
  • 渴望的

Covetous Pronunciation

/ˈkʌvɪtəs/

Covetous Definition

adjective

Definition

having or showing a great desire to possess something, typically something belonging to someone else

In ZH

有或表现出强烈渴望拥有某物，通常是属于其他人的东西

How to Use Covetous in a Sentence

  • He was covetous of his neighbor's new car.
  • Her covetous nature led her to betray her friend.
  • The covetous look in his eyes made her uncomfortable.
  • They lived in a covetous society where wealth was admired above all.
  • He tried to hide his covetous feelings towards her successful career.