ENVIOUS


Meaning of ENVIOUS in English

adjective

maliciously grudging another's advantages

envious of her rival's charm

Synonyms: envying, green-eyed, invidious, jealous

Related Word: coveting, covetous, grasping, greedy; begrudging, grudging; appetent, desirous, longing, yearning; resentful, umbrageous

Idioms: green with envy

Contrasted words: benign, benignant; generous, kind; tolerant; unconcerned, uninterested

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