covetously in a sentence
adv.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
COVETOUSLY: in a manner that expresses a strong desire to possess something belonging to someone else.
Crossword clues for covetously
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "covetously".
- Desiring what others have, in a greedy way.
- Yearning for possessions that belong to others.
- Wishing for someone else's wealth or belongings.
- Longing for things that are not yours.
- Showing envy for another's possessions or success.
Covetously sentence examples
- She looked covetously at the shimmering diamond ring in the display case.
- The child gazed covetously at his friend's new bicycle, wishing it were his.
- He listened covetously as she recounted her recent travels to exotic locations.
- With a covetously hungry expression, he eyed the lavish feast set before them.
- The artist's eyes sparkled covetously at the thought of possessing such a rare painting.