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.