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I felt envious when my friend got the bike I wanted.
What does Envious mean?
Envious means wishing you had what someone else has.
Dictionary definition
Wishing you had what someone else has.
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What does envious mean?
Envious means wishing you had what someone else has.
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WordEnvious.
Partadjective.
MeaningEnvious means wishing you had what someone else has.
ExampleExample: I felt envious when my friend got the bike I wanted.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- en · vee · us
- Strongest beat
- en
- Ending
- us
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on en.
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Synonyms
Words like Envious
jealousUse when someone wants what another person has.
Antonyms
Opposite words
contentedUse when someone feels satisfied with what they have.
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Envious word family
Base word
envy
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Hint for students
Look for clues that show wanting what another person has.
Common mix-up
Envious is about wanting what someone else has; it is not the same as admiring them.
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