noun Download 🔗Share Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions). Examples : "My sister's new bike sparked my envy; I wished I had one too. " emotion mind philosophy human character attitude society Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An object of envious notice or feeling. Examples : "The new sports car was the envy of everyone at the school. " emotion attitude character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Hatred, enmity, ill-feeling. Examples : "Her success in the competition was met with envy from some of her classmates. " mind emotion attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Emulation; rivalry. Examples : "Her academic success inspired envy in her classmates, motivating them to study harder. " emotion attitude mind Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Public odium; ill repute. Examples : "The politician's dishonesty brought him widespread envy, ruining his reputation. " emotion attitude character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To feel displeasure or hatred towards (someone) for their good fortune or possessions. Examples : "I envy my neighbor because he always has a perfectly manicured lawn. " emotion mind character attitude negative Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To have envious feelings (at). Examples : "My sister envied my new bicycle. " mind emotion attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To give (something) to (someone) grudgingly or reluctantly; to begrudge. Examples : "My sister envied me my new bike, reluctantly handing me the extra tools. " attitude emotion moral character mind value human Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To show malice or ill will; to rail. Examples : "The coworker constantly envied Sarah's promotion, criticizing her work and spreading rumors. " emotion attitude character negative mind Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To do harm to; to injure; to disparage. Examples : "Because he felt overshadowed by her success, he would often envy her accomplishments, subtly criticizing her work to make himself feel better. " emotion negative character attitude moral Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To hate. Examples : "He envied his classmate's perfect attendance record, hating that he couldn't get the same recognition. " emotion character mind attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To emulate. Examples : "My younger sister envies my ability to play the piano, so she's started taking lessons. " emotion attitude mind character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading