envious

en·vi·ous

adj \ˈen-vē-əs\

Definition of ENVIOUS

1

: feeling or showing envy <envious of their neighbor's new car> <envious looks>

2

archaic a : emulous b : enviable

— en·vi·ous·ly adverb

— en·vi·ous·ness noun

Examples of ENVIOUS

1. <a family that is envious of their neighbors' big house>

First Known Use of ENVIOUS

13th century

Related to ENVIOUS

Synonyms: covetous, green-eyed, invidious, jaundiced, jealous, resentful, eating one's heart out, green with envy

Antonyms: unenvious

Related Words: begrudging, grudging; avaricious, grasping, greedy, rapacious; distrustful, suspicious; malicious, petty, spiteful

Near Antonyms: generous, kind, kindhearted; altruistic, benevolent, charitable; well-meaning

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