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envious

/ɛnˈvaɪəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does envious mean?

adjective

Feeling or showing resentment against someone who has something that you want for yourself; wishing to have what someone else has.

Example

"She felt envious of her friend's new car and couldn't help but ask her about it."

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