covetousness
Meaning
Immoderate desire for the possession of something, especially for wealth.
Synonyms
avaritia
ardent wish
avaricе
eager desire
luxuria
sexual desire
strong desire
the hots
watering at the mouth
covetise
Translations
avidité
Gier
codicia
cupidigia
avareza
begeertePronounced as (IPA)
/ˈkʌvətəsnəs/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English covatusnes, covetousnes, coveytousnesse; equivalent to covetous + -ness.
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