Vices And Virtues

2 words in this vocabulary list

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

verb to desire to have a quality, possession, or other attribute belonging to someone else

  • She couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy towards her colleague's promotion.
  • I can't help but envy her new car, it's so nice!
  • I lowkey envy his style, it's so on point.
  • The grass is always greener on the other side, envy clouds our judgment.

adjective excessively greedy or indulgent, especially in eating

  • The king was known for his gluttonous appetite, often consuming multiple feasts in a single sitting.
  • My friend is so gluttonous, he always goes back for seconds and thirds at buffets.
  • I can't believe how gluttonous she is, always stuffing her face with junk food.
  • His gluttonous desire for power led to his downfall in the political arena.