Envious synonyms

ĕn'vē-əs

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desiring
Desiring a possession of another
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jealous (related)
Fearful or wary of losing one's position or situation to someone else, especially in a sexual relationship.
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content (antonym)
Happy enough with what one has or is; not desiring something more or different; satisfied
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aspiring
Striving for or desirous of reaching some (usually lofty) goal
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greedy
Intensely eager
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green-eyed
The definition of green-eyed is jealous.
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unenvious (antonym)
Not envious.
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invidious
(Archaic) Envious.
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covetous
Feeling, expressing, or characterized by a strong or immoderate desire for the possessions of another:
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resentful
Feeling or showing resentment
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ungrateful (related)
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envy (related)
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unkind (related)
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in-awe-of (related)
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insufferable (related)
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smug (related)
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impatient (related)
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distrustful
Causing or giving rise to distrust.
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suspicious
The definition of suspicious is someone or something questionable or likely to be suspect.
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watchful
(Archaic) Wakeful; unsleeping
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desirous
Having or expressing desire; desiring:
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wishful
Having or showing a wish; desirous; longing
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longing for
Desiring a possession of another
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grasping
Eager for gain; avaricious
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craving
Desiring a possession of another
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hankering
Desiring a possession of another
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grudging
Reluctant; unwilling.
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jaundiced
Affected with jaundice.
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jaundice-eyed
Desiring a possession of another
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green-with-envy
(Idiomatic) Consumed by envy; envious to the point where it is noticeable to others.
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generous (antonym)
Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed. [from 17th c.]
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gracious (antonym)
Merciful; compassionate
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charitable (antonym)
The definition of charitable is being kind, forgiving and generous and helping those in need.
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green
The definition of green is having the color between blue and yellow on the color spectrum or being good for the environment.
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spiteful
Full of or showing spite; purposefully annoying; malicious
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comfortable (antonym)
Free from stress or anxiety; at ease:
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confident (antonym)
Very sure of something; positive
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pleased (antonym)
Happy, content
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kind (antonym)
Mild, gentle, forgiving
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desire (related)
Resentfully or painfully desirous of another's advantages
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Envious Sentence Examples

  • In his comedy of The Envious Man he introduced the manner of Moliere, or more properly that of Holberg.

  • The envious but graphic description of his demeanour conveyed to us by Bishop Kennet attests the real dignity of his position no less than the airs he thought fit to assume in consequence.

  • Colbertvery envious of Hollands wealthprepared the finances, le Tellier the army and de Lionne the alliances.

  • The respectable mediocrity of Chapelain might misapprehend him; the lesser geniuses of Scudery and Mairet might feel alarm at his advent; the envious Claverets and D'Aubignacs might snarl and scribble.

  • Donating gives you a fuzzy feeling inside and unlocks different colored feathers, based on the amount you give, for you to proudly display to envious visitors.

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