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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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Some former classmates are speculating about his mental health and whether he envied Loureiro’s successful career.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

Its comment brought into sharp focus the fact that Kenya risks losing its status as a democracy that many Tanzanians and Ugandans envied – and drew inspiration from.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2025

Are Disney adults to be envied or feared?

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 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

Oh, how I envied Clyde’s collection of books.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane