Associations to the word «Envious»

Wiktionary

ENVIOUS, adjective. Feeling or exhibiting envy; jealously desiring the excellence or good fortune of another; maliciously grudging
ENVIOUS, adjective. Excessively careful; cautious.
ENVIOUS, adjective. (obsolete) Malignant; mischievous; spiteful.
ENVIOUS, adjective. (obsolete) (poetic) Inspiring envy.

Dictionary definition

ENVIOUS, adjective. Showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages; "he was never covetous before he met her"; "jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions"; "envious of their art collection".

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada