envious

[ˈɛnvɪəs]

envious Definition

  • 1feeling or showing envy; jealous
  • 2full of, expressing, or characterized by envy

Using envious: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "envious" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She was envious of her sister's good looks.

  • Example

    He was envious of his friend's success.

  • Example

    I'm envious that you get to go on vacation.

envious Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for envious

Antonyms for envious

Phrases with envious

  • feeling or showing envy towards someone or something

    Example

    She was envious of her neighbor's new car.

  • an expression of envy

    Example

    She looked at her friend's new dress with an envious eye.

  • a tendency to feel or show envy

    Example

    Her envious nature made it hard for her to be happy for others.

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Summary: envious in Brief

Envious [ˈɛnvɪəs] is an adjective used to describe a feeling of jealousy or envy towards someone or something. It can also describe a person who is full of or expresses envy. Examples include 'She was envious of her sister's good looks' and 'He was envious of his friend's success.' Synonyms include 'jealous,' 'covetous,' and 'resentful.' Antonyms include 'contented,' 'satisfied,' and 'unenvious.'

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