covetous
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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary cov·et·ous adj. Pronunciation: ' kə-və-təs Function: adjective Date: 13th century 1 : marked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions 2 : having a craving for possession –cov·et·ous·ly adverb –cov·et·ous·ness noun synonyms COVETOUS , GREEDY , ACQUISITIVE , GRASPING , AVARICIOUS mean having or showing a strong desire for especially material possessions. COVETOUS implies inordinate desire often for another's possessions . GREEDY stresses lack of restraint and often of discrimination in desire . ACQUISITIVE implies both eagerness to possess and ability to acquire and keep . GRASPING adds to COVETOUS and GREEDY an implication of selfishness and often suggests unfair or ruthless means . AVARICIOUS implies obsessive acquisitiveness especially of money and strongly suggests stinginess .