羨ましい · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 羨ましい | 羨ましくない |
| Polite | 羨ましいです | 羨ましくないですalso 羨ましくありません |
| Past polite | 羨ましかったです | 羨ましくなかったですalso 羨ましくありませんでした |
| Past | 羨ましかった | 羨ましくなかった |
| Te-form | 羨ましくて | 羨ましくなくて |
| Adverbial | 羨ましく | |
| Conditional | 羨ましければ | 羨ましくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 羨ましかったら | 羨ましくなかったら |
Expresses a feeling of wishing you had what someone else has, or that you could be in their situation. Often used in a light, admiring way rather than deep resentment.
I'm envious of his new car.
That person always seems to be having fun; I'm envious.
enviable
Describes a position, situation, or quality that is so good it makes others feel envious. Often used in set phrases like 羨ましい限りだ.
Her success is truly enviable.
Being young is great; I'm so envious.
I'm envious of her—she's always traveling.
Getting to do work you love every day—how enviable can you get!
I'm envious that he gets to study abroad.