Meaning & Definition of word "Envious"
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Envious
/ˈɛnviəs/
adjective:
- 1. feeling or showing envy; resentful of someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.
- Example: She felt envious of her friend's new car.
- 2. characterized by or arising from envy.
- Example: His envious remarks revealed his true feelings about her success.
- 3. having or showing jealousy towards someone else’s achievements or advantages.
- Example: They were envious of the recognition he received for his work.
Etymology
Middle English 'envious', from Old French 'envieux', from Latin 'invidiosus'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
green-eyed monster:
A metaphorical expression referring to jealousy or envy.
keeping up with the Joneses:
The practice of trying to match one's lifestyle to that of one's neighbors or peers due to envy.
grass is always greener:
The belief that others have it better or an enviable situation.
Related Words
envy:
A feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions.
jealous:
Feeling or showing an unhappy or angry desire to have what someone else has.
Slang Meanings of envious
Meaning: hating from afar
Example Sentence: He's been hating from afar since she got that promotion.
Meaning: shade
Example Sentence: She threw some serious shade, showing her envious feelings.