Entry Word: envious

Function: adjective

Meaning: having or showing mean resentment of anotherʼs possessions or advantages <a family that is envious of their neighborsʼ big house>

Synonyms covetous, invidious, jaundiced, jealous, resentful

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

Phrases green with envy

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