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envious

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of envious

having or showing mean resentment of another's possessions or advantages

a family that is envious of their neighbors' big house

Synonyms of envious

covetous, green-eyed, invidious, jaundiced, jealous, resentful

Words Related to envious

begrudging, grudging

avaricious, grasping, greedy, rapacious

distrustful, suspicious

malicious, petty, spiteful

Phrases Synonymous with envious

eating one's heart out, green with envy

Near Antonyms of envious

generous, kind, kindhearted

altruistic, benevolent, charitable

Antonyms of envious

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