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- [kuhv-i-tuh s]
- /ˈkʌv ɪ təs/
- /ˈkʌ.vɪ.tə.snəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuhv-i-tuh s]
- /ˈkʌv ɪ təs/
Definitions of covetousness word
- adjective covetousness inordinately or wrongly desirous of wealth or possessions; greedy. 1
- adjective covetousness eagerly desirous. 1
- noun covetousness Immoderate desire for the possession of something, especially for wealth. 1
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Origin of covetousness
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English coveitous < Anglo-French, Old French; see covet, -ous
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Parts of speech for Covetousness
noun
adjective
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preposition
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covetousness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for covetousness
noun covetousness
- cupidity — Cupidity is a greedy desire for money and possessions.
- greed — excessive or rapacious desire, especially for wealth or possessions.
- avaricious — An avaricious person is very greedy for money or possessions.
- unenvious — full of, feeling, or expressing envy: envious of a person's success; an envious attack.
- jealousy — jealous resentment against a rival, a person enjoying success or advantage, etc., or against another's success or advantage itself.
Antonyms for covetousness
noun covetousness
- generosity — readiness or liberality in giving.
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