covetously

Meanings

• adverb

  Desiring to possess something, typically something owned by someone else, especially covetously or persistently.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with covetously
desirously , admirably , humbly , resolutely

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Variants

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covetous , covetously , covetousness , covetousnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French covetier, from coveter, to desire, covet. Related to couver, to cover.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'covetously' first appeared in English in the 14th century.

2. In the Bible, the Tenth Commandment warns against coveting one's neighbor's wife, possessions, or status.

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Related Concepts

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1. greed: Greed is a strong and excessive desire for material wealth or gain. 'Covetously' and 'greed' are related concepts as both involve a strong desire for possession.

2. envy: Envy is a feeling of discontent or resentment towards someone else's possessions or achievements. 'Covetously' can be used to describe the desire to possess something that someone else has, leading to feelings of envy.

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Culture

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In literature, 'covetously' is often used to describe a strong desire for something, especially when it is not rightfully one's own. It can be a source of conflict and tension in stories.

How to Memorize "covetously"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person reaching out and grasping for an object they desire, unable to resist the urge to possess it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'covetously' with the idea of wanting something badly, like a child wanting a toy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first few letters of the word: 'C' for 'covet' and 'et' for 'eternally' or 'excessively'.

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