Associations to the word «Envious»
Noun
Adverb
Wiktionary
ENVIOUS, adjective. Feeling or exhibiting envy; jealously desiring the excellence or good fortune of another; maliciously grudging
ENVIOUS, adjective. Excessively careful; cautious.
ENVIOUS, adjective. (obsolete) Malignant; mischievous; spiteful.
ENVIOUS, adjective. (obsolete) (poetic) Inspiring envy.
Dictionary definition
ENVIOUS, adjective. Showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages; "he was never covetous before he met her"; "jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions"; "envious of their art collection".
Wise words
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