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

Despite his rakish lifestyle, Don Juan falls in love with innocent Adriana, infuriating the envious Lucrezia Borgia (Estelle Taylor), who plots to ruin the young lovers’ nascent romance. — Air Mail, 8 Aug. 2026

Wonders is also terrific, a ball of neuroses and repression, envious of Elliot’s exploits. — ABC News, 29 July 2026

During her early years as a cheerleader in the ‘80s, Dewan had the major curls that would make the Dallas Cowboys cheer squad envious. — Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

Philadelphia's mayor at the time, Frank Rizzo, was a brash and brutal populist with a knack for fear-mongering that would make America's current president envious. — Chris Brennan, USA Today, 2 July 2026