Envy
Pronunciation: /ˈɛnviː/
Envy (noun)
- a feeling of wanting what someone else has, like success or possessions.
- 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)
- 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.