as in jealous
having or showing mean resentment of another's possessions or advantages
a family that is envious of their neighbors' big house
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Chris Clews, a keynote speaker and author of 'The Ultimate Essential Work & Life Lessons from '80s Pop Culture,' believes that many young people are envious of the Gen X childhood experience.
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Kochan was envious of Boyer, a St. Louis transplant who was boisterous, flirty, and determined to use the class as an opportunity to network and eventually make a name for herself as an actor.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2025
Nala may even be a little envious of Poe's impressive soccer skills.
—Jack Beresford, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Later, Khloé revealed that she's always been envious of Kim's ability to easily fall asleep.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Kochan was envious of Boyer, a St. Louis transplant who was boisterous, flirty, and determined to use the class as an opportunity to network and eventually make a name for herself as an actor.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2025
Nala may even be a little envious of Poe's impressive soccer skills.
—Jack Beresford, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Later, Khloé revealed that she's always been envious of Kim's ability to easily fall asleep.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Envious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envious. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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