envious
Say it: EN-vee-us /ˈɛnviəs/ · adjective
What “envious” means
Wishing you had something someone else has.
More precisely: Wanting something that someone else has.
Example: “I'm a little envious of friends who can sleep anywhere.”
When to use it
When someone else's possession, opportunity or ability makes you wish it were yours. Common in everyday conversation.
Similar words
jealous, covetous, resentful
Quick check
Your friend gets a beautiful new bicycle, and you wish you had one just like it. You feel…
jealous or envious?
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envious
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