envy — a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛnvi/
Korean meaning: 남이 가진 것을 부러워하고 질투하는 감정
Korean pronunciation: **엔**비
Example Sentences
- His Instagram posts are designed to make everyone envy his perfect life.
- She watched her neighbor's delivery packages with envy every day.
- The company's success became the envy of its competitors.
envy
NOUN//ˈɛnvi//
a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck
A student shows clear envy toward their classmate's elaborate lunch
Envy grows heavy, demanding its levy
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'envie' meaning desire or longing, derived from Latin 'invidia' (from 'invidus' meaning envious), which comes from the prefix 'in-' (toward) plus 'videre' (to see), literally meaning 'to look at with ill will'.
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📝Examples
“His Instagram posts are designed to make everyone envy his perfect life.”
“She watched her neighbor's delivery packages with envy every day.”
“The company's success became the envy of its competitors.”
“I envy people who can fall asleep within five minutes.”
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