Definition

In a way that shows jealousy or desire for what someone else has.

Example

She looked at her friend's new car enviously, wishing it were hers.

Conversation

Did you see Sarah's new car?

Yeah, I looked at it enviously because it's so nice!

I know, right? I wish I could afford something like that.

Same here! It's definitely a dream car for most of us.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Enviously → It is formed from "envious" (from Latin "invidiosus", meaning full of envy) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "enviously" means in a manner that shows envy or jealousy.

Memory Tip

Think of someone acting 'in a manner of' ('-ly') being 'full of envy' ('envious') — that's why enviously means showing envy.

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