envious
adjectiveHow many syllables in envious?
There are 3 syllables in the word envious.How to pronounce envious:
Definition of envious:
- envious (adjective):
- feeling or showing envy
- feeling, showing, or resulting from envy
- showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages.
Synonyms for envious:
begrudging
covetous
desirous
green with envy
green-eyed
grudging
invidious
jaundiced
jealous
malicious
resentful
spiteful
wishful
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