Covetous

/ˈkʌvɪtəs/ adjective

Definition

Having a strong desire to possess something, especially something that belongs to someone else; envious and greedy.

Etymology

From Old French covoiteus, derived from covoitier (to covet). The suffix -ous creates an adjective meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by' covetousness.

Kelly Says

Covetous appears in 'thou shalt not covet' (the 10th commandment), making it one of the oldest-named sins—religions recognized this emotion as spiritually dangerous thousands of years ago.

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