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: feeling or showing envy
envious of their neighbor's new car
envious looks
enviously
adverb
enviousness
noun
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a family that is envious of their neighbors' big house
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Most slipped back to the four spot and having 88.8 percent of fans landing in the top two spots is still an envious position, but apprehension is simmering.
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Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 12 July 2024
Yet, rather than decry their delusion, r/bald’s envious users will remind OP of his luck, tell him how glorious his mane is and send him on his way.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
In fact, many other school districts and communities around the state are envious of our schools.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
Additionally, be aware that others are possibly either in competition with you or indirectly envious of you — their eyes on your project may end up creating more hassle for you than any assistance would be worth!
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2024
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Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 12 July 2024
Yet, rather than decry their delusion, r/bald’s envious users will remind OP of his luck, tell him how glorious his mane is and send him on his way.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
In fact, many other school districts and communities around the state are envious of our schools.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
Additionally, be aware that others are possibly either in competition with you or indirectly envious of you — their eyes on your project may end up creating more hassle for you than any assistance would be worth!
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Envious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/envious. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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envious
adjective
en·vi·ous
ˈen-vē-əs 
: feeling or showing envy
envious of a neighbor's good luck
an envious look
enviously
adverb
enviousness
noun
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