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Synonyms & Antonyms of coveting
(Entry 1 of 2)
having or marked by an eager and often selfish desire especially for material possessions
- cast a coveting glance at her friend's diamond necklace
Synonyms for coveting
Words Related to coveting
- egocentric,
- egoistic
- (also egoistical),
- egotistic
- (or egotistical),
- self-centered,
- self-seeking
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coveting
verb
present participle of covet
Synonyms & Antonyms of coveting (Entry 2 of 2)
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
- I've been coveting that sleek sports car in the showroom for some time now
Synonyms for coveting
- aching (for),
- craving,
- desiderating,
- desiring,
- dying (for),
- hankering (for or after),
- hungering (for),
- itching (for),
- jonesing (for)
- [slang],
- longing (for),
- lusting (for or after),
- panting (after),
- pining (for),
- repining (for),
- salivating (for),
- sighing (for),
- thirsting (for),
- wanting,
- wishing (for),
- yearning (for),
- yenning (for)
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“Coveting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coveting. Accessed 26 Sep. 2021.
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