Meaning of the word envy in English

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envy

US /ˈen.vi/

UK /ˈen.vi/

a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.

Example:

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She felt a pang of envy when she saw his new car.

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His success was the object of much envy.

Synonym:

jealousy covetousness resentment bitterness grudge

desire to have a quality, possession, or other desirable attribute belonging to (someone else).

Example:

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I envy her ability to speak so many languages.

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He envies his brother's good fortune.

Synonym:

covet desire crave long for yearn for

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