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Meaning of envy

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

envy

Pronunciation:/ˈɛnvi//ˈɛnvi/

noun

Definitions

  1. Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions).

  2. An object of envious notice or feeling.

  3. Hatred, enmity, ill-feeling.

  4. Emulation; rivalry.

verb

Definitions

  1. To feel displeasure or hatred towards (someone) for their good fortune or possessions.

  2. To have envious feelings (at).

  3. To give (something) to (someone) grudgingly or reluctantly; to begrudge.

  4. To show malice or ill will; to rail.