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envious

/ˈɛnvɪəs/
Meanings
  • adjective, noun

    feeling or showing envy; jealous.

    - "She was envious of her sister's success."
    - "His envious comments hurt her feelings."
    - "The green-eyed monster of envy reared its head."
    - "Envy is a destructive emotion."
    - "He was consumed by envy and resentment."
  • adjective, noun

    desiring to have what someone else has.

    - "He felt envious of his friend's new car."
    - "Envy fueled her desire to succeed."
    - "The envious neighbor coveted their wealth."
    - "Envy can lead to negative emotions and actions."
    - "She was envious of her colleague's promotion."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɛnvɪəs/



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Synonyms

overcautious
Rhymes
Words rhyming with envious
envy , jeopardy , pity , variety , piety , liberty , sincerity , industry
Homophones
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  1. envious (en) : feeling or showing envy

  2. envious (en) : having an abundance of something, especially money

Variants
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envious , enviously , enviousness , enviousnesses
Forms
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enviable, more envious, most envious, envy (verb)

Etymology
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Old French 'envie', from 'avoir' meaning 'to have' and 'vis' meaning 'desire, passion'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'envious' comes from the Old French words 'avoir' meaning 'to have' and 'vis' meaning 'desire, passion'.

  2. Envy is considered one of the seven deadly sins in Christian theology.

  3. In ancient Greece, envy was personified as a goddess named Envy or Pityrus.

  4. Envy is often depicted as a green-eyed monster or a serpent in literature and art.

  5. Envy is a complex emotion that can lead to negative emotions and actions, such as jealousy, resentment, and even violence.

Related Concepts
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  1. jealousy: A strong feeling of suspicion or fear that someone is taking or is about to take something away from one.

  2. covetousness: An intense desire to possess something, especially something that belongs to someone else.

  3. greed: An excessive desire to possess more than one needs or deserves, especially money, wealth, or power.

Culture
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Envy is a complex emotion that has been explored in literature, art, music, and philosophy throughout history. In literature, envy is often portrayed as a destructive force that can lead to jealousy, resentment, and even violence. In art, envy is often depicted as a green-eyed monster or a serpent, representing the destructive power of desire and jealousy. In music, songs about envy and jealousy are common themes in various genres, from folk to rock to pop. In philosophy, envy is often discussed in relation to other emotions, such as jealousy, greed, and desire.

How to Memorize "envious"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a green-eyed monster or a serpent representing the destructive power of envy. Imagine the feeling of envy in your heart, the way it makes you feel, and the negative emotions and actions it can lead to.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'envious' with feelings of jealousy, desire, and resentment. Think of situations where you have felt envious and how it made you feel.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Envy: Excessive Need for Validation, Yielding Jealousy' to remember the meaning of the word.

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