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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as in jealousy
a painful awareness of another's possessions or advantages and a desire to have them too
Lisa's enviousness of Debra's athletic achievements was obvious to all of their friends
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Recent Examples of envious
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
On Tuesday, April 29, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum, 48, used social media to show off a closet (and a pair of shoes) that could make even Carrie Bradshaw envious.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
One thing that makes Hamilton envious of the modern Pistons is the location of the team’s home base.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
The robot now demonstrates an impressive range of movements that would make even the most seasoned breakdancers envious, such as crawling on all fours with surprising agility, executing forward rolls and cartwheels and performing handstands.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
As their terrestrial cousins emerge onto land and risk desiccation, the axolotl remains in its aquatic stronghold, equipped with both juvenile features and regenerative powers that would make most vertebrates envious.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
On Tuesday, April 29, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum, 48, used social media to show off a closet (and a pair of shoes) that could make even Carrie Bradshaw envious.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
One thing that makes Hamilton envious of the modern Pistons is the location of the team’s home base.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
The robot now demonstrates an impressive range of movements that would make even the most seasoned breakdancers envious, such as crawling on all fours with surprising agility, executing forward rolls and cartwheels and performing handstands.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for envious
Adjective
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And the doctors who don’t say that are just jealous of your hot little baby.—
Megan Amram,
New Yorker,
22 May 2025
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In one story, a woman is jealous of the relationship between her husband and his mother.—
Andrew Limbong,
NPR,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Chloë Sevigny plays Anne, whose arrival at the family’s holiday villa on the French Riviera sets in motion a deadly cycle of jealousy and retribution.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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The jealousy that Angel Reese has towards her and has consistently shown makes Caitlin fans hate her.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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No more tolerance of hatred, no more mercy for criminals.—
Sarah Beth Hensley,
ABC News,
28 May 2025
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Antisemitism, hatred and terrorism must be stopped, lest our civilization fall into the abyss.—
Diane Gensler,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025
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While admittedly that perfect lawn is a source of curb appeal and homeowner pride, in recent years considerable attention has been given to the ecological and environmental costs of maintaining turf that is the envy of the neighborhood.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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The love that Mariska Hargitay gets from you postgame is the envy of every other Knicks fan, Knicks celebrity fan.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Old resentments simmer, new transgressions come to light, and the titular swimming pool plays a critical, climactic part.—
Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo,
Footwear News,
26 May 2025
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On one level, this is not surprising – after all, the people of a country being invaded would be expected to hold some degree of resentment to the invading army.—
Ben Horne,
The Conversation,
21 May 2025
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“Envious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envious. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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