Pronunciation: /ˈɛnvi/
noun a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck
A1 She felt envy towards her friend's new car.
A2 The children's envy of each other's toys led to arguments.
B1 Her envy of her coworker's promotion was evident in her behavior.
B2 His envy of his brother's success drove him to work harder.
C1 The artist's envy of his rival's talent fueled his determination to improve.
C2 She struggled to hide her envy of her friend's perfect life.
verb to desire to have a quality, possession, or other attribute belonging to someone else
A1 I envy my friend's new car.
A2 She envies her sister's success in school.
B1 He often envies his colleague's promotion.
B2 They envied the celebrity's luxurious lifestyle.
C1 The artist's talent was envied by many in the industry.
C2 She couldn't help but envy her friend's perfect relationship.
formal She couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy towards her colleague's promotion.
informal I can't help but envy her new car, it's so nice!
slang I lowkey envy his style, it's so on point.
figurative The grass is always greener on the other side, envy clouds our judgment.
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