envy
1en·vy
noun \ˈen-vē\ plural envies
Definition of ENVY
1
: painful or resentful awareness of an advantage enjoyed by another joined with a desire to possess the same advantage
2
obsolete : malice
3
: an object of envious notice or feeling <his new car made him the envy of his friends>
Examples of ENVY
- my envy of his success
- Their exotic vacations inspired envy in their friends.
- We watched with envy as the yacht slid past us.
Origin of ENVY
Middle English envie, from Anglo-French, from Latin invidia, from invidus envious, from invidēre to look askance at, envy, from in- + vidēre to see — more at wit
First Known Use: 13th century
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