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envious

 

[ ˈɛnviəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Feeling or showing envy; wanting what someone else has.

Synonyms

covetous, green-eyed, jealous

Examples of usage

  • He was envious of her success.
  • She couldn't help but feel envious of her friend's new car.
Context #2 | Adjective

relation

Feeling discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.

Synonyms

covetous, green-eyed, jealous

Examples of usage

  • He was envious of his brother's good looks.
  • She felt envious when she saw her colleague's promotion.

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

Word origin

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.