covetously

• Adverb, 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.

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.

1. With jealousy or envyC1formal

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

   Neidisch

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

   Synonymeavariciouslyenviouslygreedilyjealouslyyearningly

   Antonymealtruisticallygenerouslyselflessly

2. In a greedy mannerC1formal

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

   Gierig

   • 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.

   Synonymeavariciouslygreedilyrapaciously

   Antonymealtruisticallybountifullycharitablygenerouslyselflessly