envious

adjective

ˈen-vē-əs How to pronounce envious (audio)
Definition of enviousnext
as in jealous
having or showing mean resentment of another's possessions or advantages a family that is envious of their neighbors' big house

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Recent Examples of envious During a recent episode of his and Dana Carvey’s Fly on the Wall podcast, the 62-year-old explained how being envious of other Saturday Night Live cast members pushed him to become a better comedian. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026 To hear the National Weather Service tell it, a postcard weather picture awaits the Bay Area this weekend — the kind that makes those who live outside the region a bit envious from afar. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026 Despite his rakish lifestyle, Don Juan falls in love with innocent Adriana, infuriating the envious Lucrezia Borgia (Estelle Taylor), who plots to ruin the young lovers’ nascent romance. — Air Mail, 8 Aug. 2026 Wonders is also terrific, a ball of neuroses and repression, envious of Elliot’s exploits. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for envious
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jealous
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  • However, pointing that out while Lisa is taking a victory lap on this trip is just making Heather look jealous and unsupportive.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Bruno was left a little jealous after seeing what transpired at Reliant Stadium.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
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“Envious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envious. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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