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covetously

/kəʊˈvɛtəsli/ adverb · British & US
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What does covetously mean?

adverb

In a covetous manner; with a strong desire to possess something that belongs to someone else.

Example

"She looked at the expensive jewelry with covetous eyes, wishing she could afford it."

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