Envious Definition & Meaning
envious
- adjective
- showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages; "he was never covetous before he met her"; "jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions"; "envious of their art collection"
"Envious" in song lyrics
See how envious is used in real songs:
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"But we proved them wrong, and made them envious"
2 Live Crew — Man, Not a Myth -
"I don't even take you serious, I think you envious"
Cormega — Unforgiven -
"It might get confusing when I'm feeling like I'm losing in the envious"
G&E Music (The Grouch + Eligh) — I Come Cleaner
Words that rhyme with envious
Usage tips for "envious"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "envious" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for envious to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does envious mean?
- showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages; "he was never covetous before he met her"; "jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions"; "envious of their art collection"
- What part of speech is envious?
- Envious is an adjective.