| Front | envy |
|---|---|
| Back | noun, verb BrE /ˈenvi/NAmE /ˈenvi/ noun [uncountable]the feeling of wanting to be in the same situation as sb else; the feeling of wanting sth that sb else hasjealousy~ (of sb) He couldn't conceal his envy of me. ~ (at/of sth) She felt a pang of envy at the thought of his success.  They looked with envy at her latest purchase.  Her colleagues were green with envy (= they had very strong feelings of envy ). be the envy of sb/sthto be a person or thing that other people admire and that causes feelings of envyBritish television is the envy of the world. see also enviable, envious verb (en•vies, envy•ing, en•vied, en•vied)1 to wish you had the same qualities, possessions, opportunities, etc. as sb else~ sbHe envied her—she seemed to have everything she could possibly want.~ sth She has always envied my success. ~ sb sth I envied him his good looks. ~ sb doing sth I envy you having such a close family. 2 to be glad that you do not have to do what sb else has to do not ~ sb It's a difficult situation you're in. I don't envy you. not ~ sb sth I don't envy her that job. |
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