In a way that shows an intense desire to have something that belongs to someone else; with jealous longing.
From Middle English coveitous, from Old French coveiteus, derived from Latin cupiditas (desire). The -ly suffix transforms the adjective covetous into an adverb indicating manner.
Covetousness appears in the Ten Commandments as one of the deadliest sins, yet it's one of the most natural human emotions—we're wired to want things we see others have, which is why advertising works so well!
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