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Meaning & Definition of Envious in English

English

Envious

/ɛnviəs/

adjective

1. Showing extreme cupidity

  • Painfully desirous of another's advantages
  • "He was never covetous before he met her"
  • "Jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions"
  • "Envious of their art collection"
synonym:
  • covetous,
  • envious,
  • jealous

Examples of using

I'm envious of you because you have a good boss.
She is envious of my success.