invidiōsus — meaning in English

English meaning

• enviable adjective So good or desirable that it makes other people envious.
• invidious adj Causing ill will, envy, or offense.
• jealous adj Worried or suspicious that a partner's affection has shifted elsewhere.

Senses

invidiōsus is used for these senses in English:

• enviable Arousing or likely to arouse envy.
• invidious (obsolete) Envious, jealous.

invidious — full definition

1. adj Causing ill will, envy, or offense.
2. adj Offensively or unfairly discriminating.
3. adj Envious, jealous.
4. adj Detestable, hateful, or odious. (Often used in cases of perceived unfairness, or when facing a difficult situation or choice — especially in the phrase invidious position.)

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