envious

adjective

ˈen-vē-əs How to pronounce envious (audio)
Definition of enviousnext
as in jealous
having or showing mean resentment of another's possessions or advantages a family that is envious of their neighbors' big house

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Recent Examples of envious Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball coach Bill Self isn’t envious of football players and coaches from KU and Arizona State who recently traveled 4,386 and 5,200 miles, respectively, to play their 2026 Big 12 opener in London. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026 But many a Premier League team will be envious of the huge screens with 8 mm resolution, the best in the Big Ten. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 During a recent episode of his and Dana Carvey’s Fly on the Wall podcast, the 62-year-old explained how being envious of other Saturday Night Live cast members pushed him to become a better comedian. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026 To hear the National Weather Service tell it, a postcard weather picture awaits the Bay Area this weekend — the kind that makes those who live outside the region a bit envious from afar. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for envious
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jealous
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  • Jones was often jealous, distrustful, possessive and controlling of his girlfriend, according to the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
  • However, pointing that out while Lisa is taking a victory lap on this trip is just making Heather look jealous and unsupportive.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
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“Envious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envious. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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