What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “covetous”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “covetous”

The antonyms of covetous are generous and contented. The antonym generous implies a willingness to give or share, while contented conveys a sense of satisfaction and happiness with what one has.

Explore all Antonyms of “covetous”

• generous
• contented

Definitions and Examples of generous, contented

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

generous

Willing to give or share; unselfish.

Example

She was generous enough to donate a large sum of money to the charity.

contented

Feeling satisfied and happy with what one has.

Example

Despite not having much money, he was contented with his simple life.

Key Differences: generous vs contented

• 1. Generous describes a person who is willing to give or share, while covetous describes a person who desires to possess something that belongs to someone else.
• 2. Contented describes a person who is satisfied and happy with what they have, while covetous describes a person who is greedy and envious of what others have.

Effective Usage of generous, contented

• 1. Express Gratitude: Use generous to express gratitude for someone's kindness or generosity.
• 2. Practice Mindfulness: Use contented to describe a state of being happy and satisfied with what one has.
• 3. Avoid Greed: Use covetous to describe negative traits such as greed and envy.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of covetous are generous and contented. Use generous to express gratitude and contented to describe a state of being happy and satisfied with what one has. Avoid negative traits such as greed and envy by using the antonym covetous.