covetously

[US]/ˈkʌv.ɪ.təs.li/
[UK]/ˈkʌv.ɪ.təs.li/

Translation

adv.in a way that shows a strong desire for something that belongs to someone else

Phrases & Collocations

covetously eager

covetously glance

covetously admire

covetously desire

covetously wish

covetously seek

covetously long

covetously yearn

covetously crave

covetously want

Example Sentences

she looked at the diamond ring covetously.

he covetously eyed his neighbor's new car.

the children stared covetously at the candy display.

she spoke covetously of her friend's luxurious vacation.

he covetously admired the latest smartphone.

they looked covetously at the beautiful house next door.

she felt covetously toward her colleague's promotion.

he covetously wished for a bigger salary.

the artist looked covetously at the gallery's collection.

she covetously desired the attention of her boss.

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