Synonyms of covetous

Antonyms of covetous

Collocations of covetous

eyes
Frequency: 70 %

She cast covetous eyes on her neighbor's new car.

desire
Frequency: 60 %

His covetous desire for wealth consumed him.

look
Frequency: 55 %

The covetous look in her eyes betrayed her envy.

gaze
Frequency: 50 %

She fixed a covetous gaze on the beautiful painting.

glance
Frequency: 45 %

He couldn't help but cast a covetous glance at the expensive watch.

Idiomatic Expressions for covetous

  • Phrase: green with envy
    Meaning: Feeling jealous or envious of someone else's possessions or achievements.
    Usage: She was green with envy when she saw her friend's new car.