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English adjective: envious

1. envious showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages


SamplesHe was never covetous before he met her.
Jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions.
Envious of their art collection.


Synonymscovetous, jealous


Similardesirous, wishful


Antonymsundesiring, undesirous









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