envy

noun
UK: /ˈen.vi/
US: /ˈen.vi/

  1. The feeling of wanting something that someone else has.

    1. I felt envy when I saw her new car. [ ] [ ]
    2. She tried to hide her envy of her sister's success but it was obvious to see. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

jealousy resentment
envy verb

  1. To wish that you had something that another person has.

    1. I envy her ability to make friends easily. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people envy his wealth, but they don't see his hard work. [ ] [ ]

  2. To resent someone for having something that you want.

    1. She envies her best friend because she is pretty. [ ] [ ]
    2. It's not productive to envy others, it's better to work on your own goals. [ ] [ ]
envy adjective

  1. Filled with or expressing envy.

    1. He gave an envy look at my dessert. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her envy glances at my new purse made me uncomfortable. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "envy" is /ˈen.vi/ in British English and /ˈen.vi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "envy": jealousy, resentment.

Example usage of "envy": "I felt envy when I saw her new car.". More examples on the page.