Envious

/ˈɛnviəs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

feeling or showing envy; resentful of someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.

She felt envious of her friend's new car.

characterized by or arising from envy.

His envious remarks revealed his true feelings about her success.

having or showing jealousy towards someone else’s achievements or advantages.

They were envious of the recognition he received for his work.

Middle English 'envious', from Old French 'envieux', from Latin 'invidiosus'.

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.

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.

hating from afar

He's been hating from afar since she got that promotion.

shade

She threw some serious shade, showing her envious feelings.