Associations to the word «Covetously»

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Wiktionary

COVETOUSLY, adverb. In a covetous manner

Dictionary definition

COVETOUSLY, adverb. With jealousy; in an envious manner; "he looked at his friend's new car jealously".
COVETOUSLY, adverb. In a greedy manner.

Wise words

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