covetously

• Adverbe 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.

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.

   Avec convoitise / envie

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

   Synonymesavariciouslyenviouslygreedilyjealouslyyearningly

   Antonymesaltruisticallygenerouslyselflessly

2. In a greedy mannerC1formal

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

   avec convoitise

   • 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.

   Synonymesavariciouslygreedilyrapaciously

   Antonymesaltruisticallybountifullycharitablygenerouslyselflessly