Enviously

/ˈɛnvɪəsli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a manner that shows jealousy or envy.

She watched her neighbor's new car enviously, wishing it was hers.

With a longing desire to possess what someone else has.

He looked enviously at his friend's successful career.

In a way that expresses discontent due to someone else's advantages or possessions.

They spoke enviously about the luxurious vacations their colleagues took.

With a feeling of resentment towards what others have.

Enviously, she admired the stunning jewelry that her friend wore to the party.

From the word 'envy' + the adverbial suffix '-ously'.

green-eyed monster

A metaphor for jealousy.

keeping up with the Joneses

The effort to match one's neighbors in spending and social standing.

envy

A feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions or qualities.

jealous

Feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages.

Feeling salty

She felt salty when her coworker got the promotion she wanted.

Throwing shade

He was throwing shade when he commented on her new handbag.