Synonyms of envious

Antonyms of envious

Collocations of envious

jealous of
Frequency: 80 %

She was envious and jealous of her friend's success.

green with envy
Frequency: 70 %

She was green with envy when she saw her rival's new car.

begrudge someone something
Frequency: 60 %

She couldn't help but begrudge her sister's achievements.

covetous of
Frequency: 40 %

He couldn't help but feel covetous of his neighbor's luxurious lifestyle.

Idiomatic Expressions for envious

  • Phrase: eyes like saucers
    Meaning: To look at someone or something with great envy or desire.
    Usage: She looked at the designer handbag with eyes like saucers.