Envies Meaning in English
word · lemma: envy
Definition
'Envies' is the third person singular present form of 'envy', meaning to feel unhappy because someone else has something you want.
Usage & Nuances
'Envies' is only used with 'he', 'she', or 'it'. It is formal and neutral in tone. Commonly follows patterns like 'she envies him', not used reflexively. Don't confuse with 'jealous', which can also imply fear of losing something.
Spanish: envidiaPortuguese (BR): invejaPortuguese (PT): invejaChinese (Simplified): 嫉妒Chinese (Traditional): 嫉妒Hindi: ईर्ष्या करता हैArabic: يَحْسُدBengali: হিংসে করেRussian: завидуетJapanese: うらやましがるVietnamese: ghen tỵ vớiKorean: 부러워한다Turkish: kıskanır - imrenirUrdu: حسد کرتا ہےIndonesian: iri hati pada
Example Sentences
She always envies her coworkers’ success but never says anything.
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He envies how easily his brother makes new friends.
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Honestly, everyone envies her confidence.
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She envies her friend's beautiful hair.
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He envies people who travel a lot.
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My cat envies the dog’s big bed.
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