Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
green-with-envy
idiom
ɡriːn wɪð ˈɛnvi
Definition
Feeling jealous or envious.
Examples
- She was green-with-envy when she saw her friend’s new car.
- After hearing about his colleague’s promotion, he felt green-with-envy.
Meaning
The term ‘green-with-envy’ describes a strong feeling of jealousy towards someone else’s success, possessions, or fortune. It conveys a sense of longing for what another person has.
Synonyms
- jealous
- envious
- covetous
- resentful
