as in jealous
having or showing mean resentment of another's possessions or advantages
a family that is envious of their neighbors' big house
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Recent Examples of envious
Former players, like me, were curious and envious.
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Ron Mix, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
His casual, unassuming nature can only temporarily hide the wealth of curiosity steering a multi-disciplinary career that would make even the most multi-disciplined among us envious.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Ward gives a softly wrenching performance as the protective but roilingly envious Harry, whose own musical dreams were lapped by his brother’s talent, and who must eventually admit the limits of his influence.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Fans in both Boston and Seattle will no doubt be a bit envious of the sunshine and temperatures near 70 degrees at kick-off.
—Chronicle Staff, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Feb. 2026
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Ron Mix, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
His casual, unassuming nature can only temporarily hide the wealth of curiosity steering a multi-disciplinary career that would make even the most multi-disciplined among us envious.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Ward gives a softly wrenching performance as the protective but roilingly envious Harry, whose own musical dreams were lapped by his brother’s talent, and who must eventually admit the limits of his influence.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Fans in both Boston and Seattle will no doubt be a bit envious of the sunshine and temperatures near 70 degrees at kick-off.
—Chronicle Staff, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for envious
jealous
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To return the favor, Graham proposes a fake dating scheme with Wells to make her crush, singer Justin Kohl (Josh Heuston), jealous.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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At Williams’ trial, authorities said Williams was a jealous lover and often became enraged.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
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“Envious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envious. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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