ENVIOUS


Meaning of ENVIOUS in English

adj. Function: adjective

maliciously grudging another's advantages FF1C; envious of her rival's charm FF1E;

Synonyms: envying, green-eyed, invidious, jealous

Related Words: 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

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.