envy
Translation
envy, jealousy, resentment
Examples
She felt a pang of envy for her friend's success.
She felt a pang of envy for her friend's success.
He was the envy of all his colleagues.
He was the envy of all his colleagues.
Grammar Patterns
envy ((of/for sth.)) a feeling of wanting what someone else has She felt a pang of envy for her friend's success.
the envy ((of sb.)) the person or thing that is envied He was the envy of all his colleagues.
Similar Words
Synonyms: jealousy, resentment, covetousness
Etymology
From Latin 'invidia' (ill will), from 'invidere' (to look at with malice), from 'in-' (upon) + 'videre' (to see).
Memory Tips
'Envy' is wanting what someone else has. 'Jealousy' is fearing you'll lose what you have.