neidvoll
envious; jealous
English translations
- 01
envious
- 02
covetous
Word details
- German meaning
- Neidvoll bedeutet, von Neid erfüllt zu sein, also den Wunsch nach etwas zu empfinden, das jemand anderes besitzt.
- English meaning
- Envious, jealous
- Synonym
- eifersüchtig, missgünstig
- German example
- Er warf ihr einen neidvollen Blick zu, als sie ihren neuen Wagen vorführte.
- English example
- He gave her an envious look as she showed off her new car.
- Opposite of
- enviousneidlos
Related words
- neidlos
Unenvious, without envy
- missgünstig
Envious
Example sentences with “neidvoll”
Sie warf ihm einen neidvollen Blick zu. (She cast an envious glance at him.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 'neidisch' and 'neidvoll'?
Both are synonyms for 'envious'. 'Neidvoll' is slightly more formal and descriptive, often used in literature to describe a look or action, whereas 'neidisch' is the common everyday term.