envious

adjective (envious, more envious, most envious)

«envious» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Wanting something that someone else has, and feeling unhappy or annoyed that you do not have it; jealous. tree →

In the lessons

In ethics and religious education: envy is one of the «seven deadly sins» in Christian teaching; the Ten Commandments say «You shall not covet». In stories: an envious sister or neighbour causes trouble (Cinderella's stepsisters, Joseph's brothers). In everyday life: feeling envious of someone's new bike is normal, but acting on it badly is not. Phrases: «envious of», «envious looks», «green with envy».

Examples

Tom was envious of his friend's new bike. tree →
Joseph's brothers were envious of his special coat. tree →
She cast envious looks at the girl with the puppy. tree →
I'm a bit envious that you're going to the beach. tree →
Being envious made him unhappy all day. tree →
The envious stepsisters were cruel to Cinderella. tree →
And with this the envious brother was forced to be content. tree →

Note

Use «envious of» someone or something. Noun: «envy». «Envious» and «jealous» are close: envy = wanting what others have; jealousy can also mean fear of losing what you have. «Green with envy» = very envious.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: Proverbs and Psalms warn against envying wicked people who seem to do well. Tradition teaches that their success does not last. In the primary lessons: In ethics and religious education: envy is one of the «seven deadly sins» in Christian teaching; the Ten Commandments say «You shall not covet». In stories: an envious sister or neighbour causes trouble (Cinderella's stepsisters, Joseph's brothers). In everyday life: feeling envious of someone's new bike is normal, but acting on it badly is not. Phrases: «envious of», «envious looks», «green with envy».

Examples

Be not thou envious of evil men, neither desire to be with them. (Writings PRO.24.1, JPS 1917) tree →
Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious at the wicked; (Writings PRO.24.19, JPS 1917) tree →
Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, neither be thou envious against them that work unrighteousness. (Writings PSA.37.1, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

On Mova

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