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.