Definition of Enviousness

1. Noun. A feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another.

Exact synonyms: Envy
Generic synonyms: Bitterness, Gall, Rancor, Rancour, Resentment
Specialized synonyms: Covetousness, Green-eyed Monster, Jealousy, Penis Envy
Derivative terms: Envious, Envy, Envy

Definition of Enviousness

1. Noun. The state of being envious ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Enviousness

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Enviousness

enviers
envies
envieth
envigor
envigorate
envigorated
envigorates
envigorating
envigored
envigoring
envigors
envigourate
enviomycin
envious
enviously
enviousness (current term)
enviousnesses
enviro
envirofriendly
environ
environazi
environed
environing
environment
environment and public health
environment design
environment division
environmental
environmental condition

Literary usage of Enviousness

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Kaiser's Speeches: Forming a Character Portrait of Emperor William II by William (1903)
"... the doctrine of nationalism to the students-—His remarks about German enviousness—"We need personalities, men"—Emphasizing the need of ideals. ..."

2. A Dictionary of English Synonymes and Synonymous Or Parallel Expressions by Richard Soule (1891)
"I. Hate (on account of excellence or success), hatred, jealousy, spite, enviousness, ill- will. 4. Long for, earnestly desire, desire eagerly and ..."

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