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COVETOUSLY
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I. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a greedy manner
Synonyms:
avariciously; covetously; greedily
Classified under:
Pertainym:
covetous (immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth)
Sense 2
Meaning:
With jealousy; in an envious manner
Example:
he looked at his friend's new car jealously
Synonyms:
covetously; enviously; jealously
Classified under:
Pertainym:
covetous (showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages)
