envious

Definition

  • adjective: feeling or showing a desire to have what someone else has
  • adjective: feeling or showing envy
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: malignant, mischievous, spiteful

Examples

  • His neighbors were 'envious' [='jealous'] 'of' his success.

  • We looked 'enviously' at his new car.

  • an 'envious' look

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I also have a reason to stay here. I understand you are inviting other rulers to come and join your army. Don't you think some of them will be envious when they see the size and understand the value of this trading station? It depends, I suppose, on what is more important to you. (..)
    2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: The Great Army Season: 4 Episode 17