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envy

UK
/ˈɛnvi/
US
/ˈɛnvi/

Translations

envynoun
envies
pl
UK
/ˈɛnvi/
US
/ˈɛnvi/
She felt a pang of envy when she saw her friend's new car.
Она почувствовала укол зависти, когда увидела новую машину своей подруги.
Synonyms
covetousness
resentment
grudge
malice
jealousy
envyverb
envied
Past Simple
envied
Past Participle
envying
Gerund
UK
/ˈen.vi/
US
/ˈɛn.vi/
He will envy you when he sees your new car.
Он позавидует тебе, когда увидит твою новую машину.
I can't help but envy her success.
Я не могу не завидовать её успеху.
Synonyms
long for
yearn for
crave
desire
covet

Definitions

envynoun
A feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.
Her envy of her friend's new car was evident in her expression.
An object of envious feeling; something that arouses envy.
His success made him the envy of his peers.
Ill will, spite, or resentment felt toward someone perceived as more fortunate.
His envy toward the new manager poisoned the office atmosphere.
envyverb
To feel a desire to have what someone else has.
She envied her friend's ability to speak multiple languages fluently.
To regard someone or something with jealousy or resentment.
He envied his colleague's rapid career advancement.
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