envied
word · lemma: envy
Definition
Felt desire to have what someone else has or experienced a feeling of jealousy toward someone. "Envied" is the past form of "envy."
Usage & Nuances
"Envied" is used for feelings of jealousy or admiration, usually about possessions, success, or qualities. Often followed by "for" ("envied for his talent"). It can have neutral or negative connotations, depending on context.
Spanish: envidiadoPortuguese (BR): invejadoPortuguese (PT): invejadoChinese (Simplified): 被羡慕Chinese (Traditional): 被羨慕Hindi: ईर्ष्या की गईArabic: مُحسَدBengali: ঈর্ষা করেছিল - হিংসা করেছিলRussian: завидовал - завидовалиJapanese: うらやましがったVietnamese: gató - đố kỵKorean: 부러워했다 - 질투했다Turkish: kıskandı - imrendiUrdu: رشک کیا - حسد کیاIndonesian: gato - iri hati
Example Sentences
I never envied his wealth; I admired his generosity more.
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They were secretly envied for their close friendship.
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He envied their happiness.
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She envied her friend's new phone.
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Many people envied her success.
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By the end of the game, even the opposing team envied his skill.
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