Envious: meaning, definitions and examples
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envious
[ ˈɛnviəs ]
feeling
Feeling or showing envy; wanting what someone else has.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was envious of her success.
- She couldn't help but feel envious of her friend's new car.
Translations
Translations of the word "envious" in other languages:
🇵🇹 invejoso
🇮🇳 ईर्ष्यालु (īrṣyālu)
🇩🇪 neidisch
🇮🇩 iri
🇺🇦 заздрісний
🇵🇱 zazdrosny
🇯🇵 嫉妬深い (shitto bukai)
🇫🇷 envieux
🇪🇸 envidioso
🇹🇷 kıskanç
🇰🇷 질투하는 (jiltuhaneun)
🇸🇦 حسود (hasud)
🇨🇿 závistivý
🇸🇰 závistlivý
🇨🇳 嫉妒的 (jídù de)
🇸🇮 nevoščljiv
🇮🇸 öfundsjúkur
🇰🇿 қызғаншақ
🇬🇪 შურიანი (shuriani)
🇦🇿 qısqanc
🇲🇽 envidioso
Etymology
The word 'envious' dates back to the Middle English period, deriving from the Old French word 'envieus'. It is ultimately derived from the Latin word 'invidiosus', which means 'full of envy'. Envy has been a common human emotion throughout history, often associated with feelings of discontent or resentment towards others' possessions or success.
See also: enviable.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,111, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 16110 solidification
- 16111 envious
- 16112 perpetuity
- 16113 candidacy
- 16114 transitive
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