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jealous vs covetous

covetous vs jealous

jealous and covetous both are adjectives.

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

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