ENVIOUS


Meaning of ENVIOUS in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' en-v ē - ə s

Function: adjective

Date: 13th century

1 : feeling or showing envy < envious of their neighbor's new car> < envious looks>

2 archaic a : EMULOUS b : ENVIABLE

– en · vi · ous · ly adverb

– en · vi · ous · ness noun

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.