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envy meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of envy at MeaningMonkey.org. envy meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.ENVY noun
Definition of envy (noun)
- a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
- synonyms: enviousness
- spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins)
- synonyms: invidia
ENVY verb
Definition of envy (verb)
- feel envious towards; admire enviously
- be envious of; set one's heart on
- synonyms: begrudge
Source: Princeton University Wordnet