Synonyms of envious

envious

adjective

ˈen-vē-əs 

as in jealous

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

a family that is envious of their neighbors' big house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jealous
• covetous
• resentful
• green with envy
• invidious
• greedy
• jaundiced
• green-eyed
• malicious
• eating one's heart out
• suspicious
• grudging
• begrudging
• avaricious
• spiteful
• grasping
• petty
• distrustful
• rapacious

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• generous
• kind
• unenvious
• benevolent
• charitable
• altruistic
• kindhearted
• well-meaning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of envious

Based on my conversations with more than 20 people in the community, some view them as good economic opportunities and are envious of those whose grazing lands were selected for lease. — Sanggay Tashi, The Conversation, 11 June 2026

Republicans can be convinced that negative stories about their candidates are media put-ons, and Democrats are a little envious that their voters haven’t adopted the same attitude of ignore, fight, move on, maybe sue. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 3 June 2026

Riley assembles an envious cast. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 23 May 2026

For much of the second half, owner Michele Kang’s side had been reduced to envious onlookers as Barcelona, catalysed by Pajor’s opener, proceeded to tease out a rhythm and chemistry their opponents couldn’t feign to match. — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 23 May 2026