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Covetously Definition & Meaning

covetously
adverb
  1. with jealousy; in an envious manner; "he looked at his friend's new car jealously"
  2. in a greedy manner

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Frequently asked questions

What does covetously mean?
with jealousy; in an envious manner; "he looked at his friend's new car jealously" in a greedy manner
What part of speech is covetously?
Covetously is an adverb.
How many definitions does covetously have?
Covetously has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).

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