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B1 — Intermediateadjective

invidioso

envious, jealous of others' success

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

gelosoastiosorisentitomalcontentodispettoso

Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)

soddisfattoserenogenerosoaltruistacontento

Usage note

'Invidioso' specifically means envying others' good fortune. 'Astioso' implies bitter resentment. 'Risentito' means resentful. 'Dispettoso' means spite-filled. 'Soddisfatto' (antonym) means satisfied with one's own lot.

Example

"È invidioso del successo dei suoi colleghi invece di essere felice per loro."

"He is envious of his colleagues' success instead of being happy for them."

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