covetously

An adverb meaning 'in a way that shows a strong desire to possess something that belongs to someone else.' It describes an action performed with envy or longing for another's possessions or qualities.

ruНаречие, означающее 'таким образом, который демонстрирует сильное желание обладать чем-то, принадлежащим другому человеку'. Описывает действие, совершаемое с завистью или стремлением к чужой собственности или качествам.esAdverbio que denota un deseo intenso de poseer algo que pertenece a otra persona, actuando con envidia o anhelo por la propiedad o cualidades ajenas.frAdverbe signifiant « d'une manière qui manifeste un fort désir de posséder ce qui appartient à autrui ». Décrit une action accomplie avec envie ou convoitise envers les biens ou les qualités d'une autre personne.deAdverb, das eine starke Begierde nach dem Besitz oder den Eigenschaften einer anderen Person ausdrückt; beschreibt eine Handlung, die von Neid, Gier oder dem Verlangen nach fremdem Eigentum oder fremden Qualitäten geprägt ist.ptAdvérbio que significa de maneira que demonstra um forte desejo de possuir algo que pertence a outra pessoa. Descreve uma ação feita com inveja ou com anseio pela propriedade ou qualidades alheias.zh副词，表示以强烈的占有欲渴望得到属于他人的东西。形容带着嫉妒或贪求他人财物或品质的方式行事。arظرف يعني أن يكون الفعل مصحوبًا برغبة شديدة في امتلاك ما عند الآخرين. يصف فعلًا يُ performed بدافع الحسد أو الطمع في ممتلكات الغير أو صفاتهم.

1. With jealousy or envy C1 formal

   In a manner that shows a strong desire to possess something that belongs to someone else, often accompanied by envy.

   • He looked covetously at his neighbor's new car.
   • She eyed the diamond necklace covetously.
   • They watched covetously as the winner received the prize.

   ruЗавистливоesCon codicia o envidiafrAvec convoitise / enviedeNeidischptCom invejazh贪婪地arبحسد

   المرادفات: avariciouslyenviouslygreedilyjealouslyyearningly

   الأضداد: altruisticallygenerouslyselflessly

2. In a greedy manner C1 formal

   In a way that shows excessive or rapacious desire for wealth, possessions, or advantages.

   • The merchant covetously hoarded his gold coins.
   • He covetously sought to acquire more land than he needed.
   • She covetously grabbed all the best items from the sale.

   ruЖадноescodiciosamentefravec convoitisedeGierigptCobiçosamentezh贪婪地arبشره

   المرادفات: avariciouslygreedilyrapaciously

   الأضداد: altruisticallybountifullycharitablygenerouslyselflessly

• more covetously comparative form
• most covetously superlative form