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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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Some former classmates are speculating about his mental health and whether he envied Loureiro’s successful career.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

Once Upon a Time’s owner Maureen Palacios envied the slumbering cat.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2025

Aides guarded her privacy, and, as result, she enjoyed a level of anonymity openly envied by the president and first lady.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024

Dame Esther said that she had seen her husband, her mother and her dog die and that it was her dog's death which she "envied".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2024

Frankie had always envied the luxurious side of life, and his room was as I had imagined it would be.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros