Definition of "envious"
Kid-friendly meaning of envious, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "envious" mean?
envious (adjective) — wishing you had what someone else has.
Example sentences using "envious"
Grade K–2
I felt envious of her toy.
Grade 3–5
I felt envious when my best friend got the bike I had wanted for months.
Grade 6–8
Feeling envious of someone else's success is something almost everyone experiences, and noticing the feeling rather than pretending it isn't there is often the first step toward acceptance.
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