Synonyms for Envious
Definition of 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"
6 synonyms found
Writing tips for "envious"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like begrudging, covetous, desirous can replace "envious" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 6 alternatives available, "envious" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"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