envied

[ˈɛnviːd]

envied Definition

• 1. to feel a strong desire to have something that someone else has
• 2. to be jealous of someone because they have something that you want

Using envied: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "envied" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She envied her friend's new car.

• Example

  He envied his brother's success.

• Example

  I envied their carefree lifestyle.

• Example

  They envied each other's talents.

envied Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for envied

• jealous
• covetous
• resentful
• grudging
• green-eyed

Antonyms for envied

• satisfied
• grateful
• content

Phrases with envied

• be the envy of

  to be admired by others for having something that they want

  Example

  Her beautiful garden is the envy of the neighborhood.

• green with envy

  to be very jealous

  Example

  When she saw her friend's new house, she was green with envy.

• envy of the gods

  something that is so beautiful or perfect that it is believed to be the work of the gods

  Example

  The Taj Mahal is often called the envy of the gods.

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Summary: envied in Brief

To 'envy' [ˈɛnviːd] is to strongly desire something that someone else has, often leading to feelings of jealousy and resentment. It can be directed towards material possessions, achievements, or personal qualities, as in 'She envied her friend's new car.' 'Envy' is also expressed in idioms like 'be the envy of,' meaning to be admired for having something desirable, and 'green with envy,' indicating intense jealousy.