envy
envy
desire for others’ success
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envy with Russian translation
envy usage examples
Немного зависти появилось, когда он увидел её новую машину.
A little envy appeared when he saw her new car.
Она почувствовала зависть, но всё равно поздравила его.
She felt envy but congratulated him anyway.
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envy belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
envy synonyms
What's the difference between envy / covetousness / jealousy
an intense, often morally judged desire to possess what belongs to someone else (formal/archaic tone)
The novel condemns the covetousness that drives people to ruin.
mixes possessiveness or fear of loss (often in relationships) with occasional envy
His jealousy grew when his partner started spending more time with a colleague.
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How to pronounce envy and what this word means
envy means envy. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce envy
/ˈɛnvi/
envy translation
envy
envy examples
A little envy appeared when he saw her new car.
envy transcription
/ˈɛnvi/, /ˈɛnvi/
Questions about this word
envy meaning: what does it mean?
desire for others’ success
envy pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
envy is pronounced as /ˈɛnvi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
envy definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
A little envy appeared when he saw her new car. Translation: Немного зависти появилось, когда он увидел её новую машину.
Is envy part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, envy can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is envy part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, envy can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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