covetously

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cov·et·ous (k

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adj.

1. Excessively and culpably desirous of the possessions of another. See Synonyms at jealous.

2. Marked by extreme desire to acquire or possess: covetous of learning.

covet·ous·ly adv.

covet·ous·ness n.

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Adv.	1.	covetously - with jealousy; in an envious manner; "he looked at his friend's new car jealously" enviously, jealously
	2.	covetously - in a greedy manner avariciously, greedily

Translations

covetously

adv → begehrlich

covetously [ˈkʌvɪtəslɪ] adv → avidamente, bramosamente

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