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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
The absence of family affects them differently: Maya initially comes across as self-pitying and needy, envious of Natasha’s talents.
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April Austin, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Feb. 2025
Top sides cast envious glances yet, when Isak’s numbers in San Sebastian dipped in 2021-22 with only six goals, doubts emerged.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Still, Redick sounded rightfully envious Wednesday when talking about the Boston Celtics’ style and the advantages great teams around the league create.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The defense argued that Terell Ephron, a fellow rapper, was envious of the hip-hop star and assaulted him twice previously on the night of the shooting.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC News, 19 Feb. 2025
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April Austin, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Feb. 2025
Top sides cast envious glances yet, when Isak’s numbers in San Sebastian dipped in 2021-22 with only six goals, doubts emerged.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Still, Redick sounded rightfully envious Wednesday when talking about the Boston Celtics’ style and the advantages great teams around the league create.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The defense argued that Terell Ephron, a fellow rapper, was envious of the hip-hop star and assaulted him twice previously on the night of the shooting.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC News, 19 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for envious
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“Envious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envious. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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