Envy ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Envy ( noun )

1. A feeling of resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.
2. A feeling of discontent or covetousness with regard to another's advantages, success, possessions, etc.

Origin:

From old french envie, from latin invidia, from invidus ("enviou.s")

Examples:

1. He felt a twinge of envy when he saw his friend's new car.
2. She couldn"t help but feel a sense of envy towards her sister"s success.
3. The children"s envy of each other"s toys led to fights.
4. Many people feel envy towards celebrities and their luxurious lifestyles.
5. Envy can lead to destructive behavior and negative emotions.

(As a verb)

Envy ( verb )

1. A feeling of resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.
2. A feeling of discontent or covetousness with regard to another's advantages, success, possessions, etc.

Origin:

From old french envie, from latin invidia, from invidus ("enviou.s")

Examples:

1. He felt a twinge of envy when he saw his friend's new car.
2. She couldn"t help but feel a sense of envy towards her sister"s success.
3. The children"s envy of each other"s toys led to fights.
4. Many people feel envy towards celebrities and their luxurious lifestyles.
5. Envy can lead to destructive behavior and negative emotions.