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    COVETOUSLY

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

     I. (adverb) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    In a greedy mannerplay

    Synonyms:

    avariciously; covetously; greedily

    Classified under:

    Adverbs

    Pertainym:

    covetous (immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth)

    Sense 2

    Meaning:

    With jealousy; in an envious mannerplay

    Example:

    he looked at his friend's new car jealously

    Synonyms:

    covetously; enviously; jealously

    Classified under:

    Adverbs

    Pertainym:

    covetous (showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages)

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