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envious

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɛnviəs/ · UK /ˈenviəs/

envious means: Wishing you had something good that someone else has.

adjective

WANTING OTHERS' ADVANTAGESB2

Wishing you had something good that someone else has.

  • I'm envious of your new bike.
  • He gave her prize an envious look.
  • Are you ever envious of your sister's success?

How to use it: envious of someone/something (I was envious of her beautiful garden.)

Similar words: jealous

Common phrases: envious of someone, envious glance, envious eyes

Questions about envious

What does envious mean?

Wishing you had something good that someone else has.

What is envious in other languages?

Türkçe: imrenen · Español: envidioso · Français: envieux · Deutsch: neidisch · Italiano: invidioso · 日本語: うらやましく思う

How do you pronounce envious?

In American English /ˈɛnviəs/; in British English /ˈenviəs/.

How do you use envious in a sentence?

I'm envious of your new bike. He gave her prize an envious look.

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