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

From BBC • May 29, 2026

And at that moment I remembered an older friend no longer with us whom I’d always envied because, as a boy, he’d go to Yankee Stadium and see Joe DiMaggio play.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

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

From Slate • May 25, 2025

Are Disney adults to be envied or feared?

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2024

I envied that about him, since I never belonged anywhere.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson