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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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Hurley has long envied NFL coaches like Kyle Shanahan, who script every single action of their offenses with absurdly long play sheets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

David Bell, in his sixth season as Reds manager after playing 12 major leagues seasons, did his darndest to offer perspective, sounding as if he envied Greene.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2024

Aides guarded her privacy, and, as result, she enjoyed a level of anonymity openly envied by the president and first lady.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024

Dame Esther said that she had seen her husband, her mother and her dog die and that it was her dog's death which she "envied".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2024

I envied them with an intensity near to love, and near to rage.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver