Envy

Pronunciation: /ˈɛnviː/

Envy (noun)

  1. a feeling of wanting what someone else has, like success or possessions.
  2. a feeling of jealousy towards someone because of their relationships or achievements.

Examples

  • She felt envy when she saw his new car.
  • His success was a source of envy for many.

Common collocations: source of envy, feel envy, envy of others, relationship envy, envy in marriage

Envy (verb)

  1. to feel jealous of someone because of their possessions or success.

Examples

  • He envied his friend's freedom to travel.
  • She envied the attention her sister received.

Synonyms of Envy

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Envy

  • feeling satisfied with what one has
  • willingness to give and share