What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
grabby
Example
The grabby child snatched the toy from his friend's hand. [grabby: adjective]
Example
Her grabby behavior at the buffet made others uncomfortable. [grabby: noun]
covetous
Example
He felt covetous of his neighbor's new car. [covetous: adjective]
Example
Her covetousness towards her sister's success caused tension in their relationship. [covetousness: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Grabby is more common than covetous in everyday language, especially in informal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between grabby and covetous?
Covetous is more formal than grabby and is typically used in more serious or academic contexts.
