1. Having or showing a keen desire to possess something, especially something that belongs to another person
He cast a covetous eye on his neighbor's new car.
Ele lançou um olhar cobiçoso para o carro novo do vizinho.
2. Greedy; excessively desirous of wealth or possessions
The covetous merchant was never satisfied with his profits.
O mercador cobiçoso nunca ficava satisfeito com seus lucros.