How do you pronounce covetous?

covetous is pronounced as /ˈkʌvətəs/.

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😏covetous (covetous)

adjective

/ˈkʌvətəs/

convoiteux (convoiteux)

covet covey

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Signification

having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions

Traduction de la signification

avoir ou montrer un fort désir pour les possessions de quelqu'un d'autre

Phrases d'exemple

She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch.

Elle lui lança un regard convoiteux lorsqu'il montra sa nouvelle montre.

Synonymes

greedy, envious, desirous, grasping

Antonymes

content, satisfied

Collocations

covetous glance, covetous attitude, covetous nature

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Relating to the practice of medicine or the treatment of illness and injuries.

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Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than ideal...

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Having little or no money; poor.

Aforesaid (précédemment mentionné)

mentioned before; previously stated

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relating to a diocese or the district under the supervision of a bishop in the Christian Church

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