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be envious

VERB
envy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
begrudge covet crave resent yearn
STRONG
desire grudge hanker hunger long lust thirst want
WEAK
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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Most players on the WTA Tour would be envious of Swiatek's record this season.

From BBC • May 20, 2025

As the likes accrue, it’s hard not to be envious, or at least intrigued, by influencers splayed atop a lollipop swing on TikTok.

From Slate • Nov. 30, 2024

Still, if my fantasy had worked out, this Saturday I might have a front row seat at the coronation of King Charles III and most Americans would be envious.

From Seattle Times • May 5, 2023

The powerful metaphor for the struggle to communicate enriches the classic text and reveals wells of emotion and resonance of which the very best stagings would be envious.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2021

It was just like Vonetta to be envious of someone else being in the spodight.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia