Green-eyed — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈgrēn-ˌīd/

Meaning & Definition of Green-eyed

Green-eyed (adjective)

  1. jealous

Green-eyed (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having or showing mean resentment of another's possessions or advantages

    "an anonymous online review of the restaurant that looks like it may have been written by a green-eyed competitor"

    similar: covetous, envious, invidious, jaundiced, jealous, resentful, eating one's heart out, green with envy
    related: begrudging, grudging, avaricious, grasping, greedy, rapacious, distrustful, suspicious, malicious, petty, spiteful
    opposite: unenvious
    near: generous, kind, kindhearted, altruistic, benevolent, charitable, well-meaning

Related Entry: Green-eyed monster (noun)

Green-eyed monster is a different word from Green-eyed. The synonyms below are for green-eyed monster, not for green-eyed.

  1. a painful awareness of another's possessions or advantages and a desire to have them too

    "the green-eyed monster dogged her whenever she visited her wealthy sister"

    similar: covetousness, enviousness, envy, invidiousness, jealousy, resentment
    related: animosity, enmity, hatred, ill will, malice, maliciousness, spitefulness
    near: benevolence, goodwill, kindness, sympathy

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Green-eyed

The most common words with a similar meaning to Green-eyed:

covetous, envious, invidious, jaundiced, jealous, resentful, eating one's heart out, green with envy

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Green-eyed

Words with the opposite meaning of Green-eyed:

unenvious

Related Words for Green-eyed

begrudging, grudging, avaricious, grasping, greedy, rapacious, distrustful, suspicious, malicious, petty, spiteful

Near Antonyms of Green-eyed

generous, kind, kindhearted, altruistic, benevolent, charitable, well-meaning

Origin & Etymology of Green-eyed

First known use: 1600

Words & Phrases Containing Green-eyed

green-eyed monster

Frequently Asked Questions about Green-eyed

What does "Green-eyed" mean?

"Green-eyed" means jealous. As an adjective, it is defined as: jealous.

What is another word for "Green-eyed"?

Other words for "Green-eyed" include covetous, envious, invidious, jaundiced, jealous, resentful, eating one's heart out and green with envy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Green-eyed" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Green-eyed"?

There are 19 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Green-eyed". Common alternatives include covetous, envious, invidious, jaundiced, jealous, resentful, eating one's heart out and green with envy.

What is the opposite of "Green-eyed"?

Antonyms of "Green-eyed" include unenvious. Near antonyms include generous, kind, kindhearted and altruistic.

How do you use "Green-eyed" in a sentence?

Examples of "Green-eyed" in a sentence: "an anonymous online review of the restaurant that looks like it may have been written by a green-eyed competitor".

Is "Green-eyed" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Green-eyed" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Green-eyed"?

"Green-eyed" is pronounced /ˈgrēn-ˌīd/.

What is the origin of the word "Green-eyed"?

First known use: 1600.