envied

VERB

be jealous of another

Synonyms

STRONGEST

begrudge covet crave resent yearn

STRONG

desire grudge hanker hunger long lust thirst want

WEAK

be envious die over eat one's heart out have hard feelings object to turn green

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abjure dislike hate not want

STRONG

despise

WEAK

be confident be content

Example Sentences

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Men's doubles is one area where British tennis is undoubtedly envied.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Our parents are squarely boomers, and older ones, at that, and we grew up with a freedom that our younger cohorts envied but not the neglect that our older cousins complained of.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Entrepreneurs envied Cummings’ import success and wanted a piece of the action.

From Slate • May 25, 2025

For years, they got used to being admired - and envied - as the economic powerhouse of Europe.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2025

I envied them, and found them attractive; moreover this strange quality, far from being natural, gave every indication of having been intensely cultivated.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt