envious

Definition

Feeling or exhibiting envy; jealously desiring the excellence or good fortune of another; maliciously grudging.

Etymology

From Middle English envious, from Anglo-Norman envious, from Old French envieus, envious (modern French envieux), from Latin invidiōsus; more at envy. Doublet of invidious, borrowed directly from Latin. Displaced native Old English æfestiġ.

Example Sentences

• "an envious man, disposition, or attack; envious tongues"
• "Fret not thy ſelfe becauſe of euill doers, neither bee thou enuious againſt the workers of iniquitie."
• "My soul is envious of mine eye."

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