covetously

/ˈkʌvətəsli/
adverb
  1. In a way that shows a strong desire to possess something that belongs to someone else.
    • They spoke covetously of their neighbor's vacation home.
    • He looked covetously at the trophy his rival held.
    • The child eyed the candy covetously but knew she couldn't have any.
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