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covetous vs jealous

jealous vs covetous

covetous and jealous both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
covetous No Yes No No
jealous No Yes No No
As adjectives, covetous and jealous are synonyms defined as:
  • covetous and jealous: showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
Other synonyms of covetous include envious.
covetous (adjective) jealous (adjective)
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival
Difference between covetous and jealous

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