Envious synonyms and antonyms

ĕn'vē-əs

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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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desiring
Desiring a possession of another
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greedy
Intensely eager
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green-eyed
The definition of green-eyed is jealous.
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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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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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aspiring
Striving for or desirous of reaching some (usually lofty) goal
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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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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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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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  • In his comedy of The Envious Man he introduced the manner of Moliere, or more properly that of Holberg.

  • My future bride looked envious.

  • I feel quite envious actually, you can escape for weekends whenever you want to.

  • It's very easy to get envious of someone elses ministry.

  • Do not display your treasures or people will become envious.

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