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envious

[en-vee-uhs] / ˈɛn vi əs /


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While I was laid up, I spent time reading on social media about former colleagues who were publicizing new books, speaking at conferences and otherwise staying in the limelight—and I felt envious.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

"I mean I'm envious, I wish I could pop a wheelie like that. I'm just thankful I don't have boys that age."

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Mays’ Salieri is at once aghast at such loutish behavior and bitterly envious that Mozart is exceptional enough to get away with it.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

He loves football but says he is envious of those who don’t.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Spiritually Johnny shrugged, determined to be neither overimpressed nor envious.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes




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