nounπShareResentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions)."Her envy of her sister's perfect grades fueled a desire to study harder. "emotionattitudemindhumancharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn object of envious notice or feeling."Her perfectly organized desk and always-on-time projects made her the envies of the entire office. "attitudeemotionvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareHatred, enmity, ill-feeling."The constant envies among the siblings created a tense atmosphere in the house. "emotionattitudecharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareEmulation; rivalry."The intense envies between the two sisters regarding academic achievement created a lot of tension in the house. "attitudeemotioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePublic odium; ill repute."Because of his constant dishonesty and betrayal of trust, the politician now lives with the envies of the public. "charactersocietymoralvalueattitudeemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo feel displeasure or hatred towards (someone) for their good fortune or possessions."Sarah envies her sister's ability to easily make friends. "emotionattitudecharactermindpersonhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have envious feelings (at)."The younger sibling envies her older sister's popularity at school. "emotionattitudemindhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give (something) to (someone) grudgingly or reluctantly; to begrudge."My sister envied me the new bike, giving me only a half-hearted congratulations. "attitudeemotioncharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo show malice or ill will; to rail."Driven by jealousy, the disgruntled employee envies his coworker's promotion, criticizing his work and spreading rumors behind his back. "attitudecharacteremotionmoralnegativemindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo do harm to; to injure; to disparage."The disgruntled worker envies his coworker by spreading false rumors about his work ethic. "emotionattitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hate."She envies her sister's success, and it makes their relationship difficult. "emotionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo emulate."Maria envies her older sister's confidence and tries to be more outgoing like her. "attitudecharacteremotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading