- present participle of envy.
envying
Example Sentences
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Tian found herself envying such a simple life.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2023
It’s during the voice-over when Henry recalls as a boy envying the wiseguys who hung out at the pizza parlor and taxi stand across the street from his home.
From New York Times • May 26, 2022
She might be several years younger than Jo but is an educated adult woman, and envying her orphan cousin is morally repugnant.
From Slate • May 5, 2021
Beth is actually just envying Laurie’s vitality because she’s sick, but Jo thinks Beth is in love.
From Washington Post • Dec. 20, 2019
I tried to remember every detail, to unburden and inform at the same time, not envying Miig's role any longer.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
