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envious vs jealous

jealous vs envious

envious and jealous both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
envious No Yes No No
jealous No Yes No No
As adjectives, envious and jealous are synonyms defined as:
  • envious and jealous: showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
Other synonyms of envious include covetous.
envious (adjective) jealous (adjective)
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival
Difference between envious and jealous

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