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jealous vs envious

envious vs jealous

jealous and envious both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
jealous No Yes No No
envious No Yes No No
As adjectives, jealous and envious are synonyms defined as:
  • jealous and envious: showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
Other synonyms of jealous include covetous.
jealous (adjective) envious (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 jealous and envious

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