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Envy: meaning, definitions and examples

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envy

 

[ หˆษ›nvi ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

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

Synonyms

covetousness, jealousy, resentment

Examples of usage

  • She felt a pang of envy when she saw her coworker's new car.
  • His success was met with envy by his peers.
  • I couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy when I heard about their vacation.
Context #2 | Verb

action

Desire to have a quality, possession, or other desirable attribute belonging to (someone else).

Synonyms

covet, desire, jealous of

Examples of usage

  • She envied her friend's ability to effortlessly make new friends.
  • He envies his brother's success in the business world.

Translations

Translations of the word "envy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inveja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคˆเคฐเฅเคทเฅเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Neid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ iri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะทะดั€ั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zazdroล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅซ‰ๅฆฌ (ใ—ใฃใจ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท envie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ envidia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑskanรงlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์งˆํˆฌ (jiltu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุณุฏ (hasad)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกvist

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกvisลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅซ‰ๅฆ’ (jรญdรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zavist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถfund

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ะทา“ะฐะฝั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜ (shuri)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™sษ™d

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ envidia

Etymology

The word 'envy' has its roots in the Latin word 'invidia' which means 'lack of favor or popularity'. The concept of envy has been present in human history for centuries and is often associated with the feeling of discontent towards the success or possessions of others. Envy is considered one of the seven deadly sins in Christian tradition, highlighting its negative impact on individuals and society.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,104 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.