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covetousness

/kəʊˈvɛtəsnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does covetousness mean?

noun

A strong and often uncontrolled desire to have something, especially something that belongs to someone else.

Example

"Her covetousness of the expensive handbag was evident in the way she constantly gazed at it."

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