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Uncommonenvious
The correct spelling is envious.
How to pronounce envious
/ˈɛnvɪəs/
adjectiveIPA: /ˈɛnvɪəs/
Say it like: Env-iow-s
The correct spelling is envious. Feeling or exhibiting envy; jealously desiring the excellence or good fortune of another; maliciously grudging For example: "an envious man, disposition, or attack; envious tongues"
Usage Examples
“an envious man, disposition, or attack; envious tongues”
Definition
adjective
- 1.Feeling or exhibiting envy; jealously desiring the excellence or good fortune of another; maliciously grudging
- 2.Excessively careful; cautious.
- 3.Malignant; mischievous; spiteful.
- 4.Inspiring envy.
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