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Another word for envious

envious Synonyms

envious

modif.

Having a jealous nature
distrustful, suspicious, watchful; see jealous.
Desiring a possession of another
covetous, desirous, resentful, jealous, desiring, wishful, longing for, aspiring, greedy, grasping, craving, hankering, begrudging, grudging, jaundiced, green-eyed*, jaundice-eyed*, green with envy*.
Antonyms generous*, gracious, charitable.

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Another word for envious

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Resentfully or painfully desirous of another's advantages:

covetous, green-eyed, invidious, jealous. See desire

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If you find yourself envious of the folks competing on this weight loss reality show, you may have wondered how to become a contestant on The Biggest Loser.
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.
Your coworkers and friends may wonder just what happened to your love handles over the weekend, or other men may be envious that you've maintained your slim and trim figure.
These lending practices would lead to their downfall, as the King became envious of their power and wealth, and when the Knights Templar refused to lend the King any more money, he decided to end the Knights Templar forever.
If you find yourself feeling a little envious at your dog's accommodations compared to your own destination for the day, you've likely found a good place to leave your dog while you're gone.

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