Understanding the meaning of envy

envy

/'ɛnvi/

noun
spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins)
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invidia

type of:
mortal sin deadly sin
noun
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
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enviousness

type of:
bitterness gall rancor rancour resentment
verb
be envious of; set one's heart on
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begrudge

type of:
desire want
verb
feel envious towards; admire enviously
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type of:
look up to admire

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