envious
Origin of envious
1Other words for envious
Other words from envious
- en·vi·ous·ly, adverb
- en·vi·ous·ness, noun
- non·en·vi·ous, adjective
- non·en·vi·ous·ly, adverb
- non·en·vi·ous·ness, noun
- o·ver·en·vi·ous, adjective
- o·ver·en·vi·ous·ly, adverb
- o·ver·en·vi·ous·ness, noun
- qua·si-en·vi·ous, adjective
- qua·si-en·vi·ous·ly, adverb
- un·en·vi·ous, adjective
- un·en·vi·ous·ly, adverb
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How to use envious in a sentence
Though Tesla has its own set of challenges, carmakers and their agencies are keeping a close and envious eye on how the upstart has marketed itself.
Media Buying Briefing: As the auto industry shifts its priorities, digital media buying slides into the driver’s seat | Michael Bürgi | September 13, 2021 | DigidayWhen my friend told me that the butterflies in her garden were one of her great joys during the pandemic, I was a bit envious.
Want to create a butterfly garden? Here’s what to plant, based on your space. | Kathryn Streeter | September 1, 2021 | Washington PostTommy Atkins are nearly always red and plummy, while even an unripe Ataulfo’s skin would make Big Bird envious with its bright yellow glow.
In perhaps some of the best performances of their respective careers, Thompson and Negga portray women who are equally envious and enamored with one another.
Colorism Is Just The Tip Of The Iceberg In ‘Passing’ | Brande Victorian | February 1, 2021 | Essence.comA number of my friends have hobbies they are super passionate about, and communities of friends they have met through those hobbies, and I'm envious and a bit mystified.
Carolyn Hax: When finding a hobby feels like a chore | Carolyn Hax | December 26, 2020 | Washington Post
She sends a miniature of her own image to the court, envious that it will enjoy a proximity she will never attain.
Sor Juana: Mexico’s Most Erotic Poet and Its Most Dangerous Nun | Katie Baker | November 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWe were already envious of Amal Alamuddin…for her career, not her marriage to George Clooney.
Screw George Clooney—Amal Alamuddin Is the Catch | Allison McNearney | September 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut what if they also know that making us happy or sad or angry or envious would make us more likely to want what they have?
Of Course Facebook Wants to Control Your Feelings | Richard Wheeler | July 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThey see people just like them being elevated quickly to power while they languish, and they become envious.
She does not shy from a fight, and she has a flair for political theater to make Ted Cruz envious.
He was a dark impish looking fellow, as lean as Cassius and as crafty and envious as Iago.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland | Joseph TatlowGod has apportioned to each their lot; and why should I feel envious and discontented, that the best lot did not fall to my share?
The World Before Them | Susanna MoodieGaily the Esperanza rattled through the fleet, and envious men cried "What cheer!"
The Chequers | James RuncimanThou who knowest in what corners of the envious earth The jealous God hath hidden the precious stones,Have pity on my long misery!
Charles Baudelaire, His Life | Thophile GautierIn itself valueless, yet a treasure in her eyes and mine, for it will protect our child, and many an envious eye is upon her.
Confessions of a Thug | Philip Meadows Taylor
British Dictionary definitions for envious
/ (ˈɛnvɪəs) /
feeling, showing, or resulting from envy
Origin of envious
1Derived forms of envious
- enviously, adverb
- enviousness, noun
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