envious
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/ˈɛnvɪəs/
English
Definitions
adjective
- Feeling or exhibiting envy; jealously desiring the excellence or good fortune of another; maliciously grudging“an envious man, disposition, or attack; envious tongues”
- Excessively careful; cautious.
- Malignant; mischievous; spiteful.
- Inspiring envy.
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Synonyms
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