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Definition envious in American English

envious adjective

adjective
/ˈenviəs/
1

unhappy because you want very much to do something that someone else does or to have something that they have

Example

He saw their envious glances and felt distinctly uncomfortable.

Example

He was envious of the local boys who could see her every day.

Synonyms and related words
anxious impatient longing jealous envious covetous
Definition envious in American English