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Dictionary: en·vi·ous   (ĕn'vē-əs) pronunciation
adj.
  1. Feeling, expressing, or characterized by envy: "At times he regarded the wounded soldiers in an envious way-=@ellipsis4=- He wished that he, too, had a wound, a red badge of courage" (Stephen Crane). See synonyms at jealous.
  2. Archaic. Eager to emulate; emulous.
enviously en'vi·ous·ly adv.
enviousness en'vi·ous·ness n.

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adjective

    Resentfully or painfully desirous of another's advantages: covetous, green-eyed, invidious, jealous. See desire.

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Definition: jealous, resentful
Antonyms: comfortable, confident, content, kind, pleased, unenvious


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pronunciation

IN BRIEF: Jealous of what others have.

pronunciation The greatest harm that you can do unto the envious, is to do well. — John Lyly (1554-1606).

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The adjective has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
  Synonyms: covetous, jealous, green

Meaning #2: that feels envy of another's possessions
  Synonyms: begrudging, grudging


 
 
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