envy

noun
[L16710]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : envy
  • plural : envies

Senses

  • resentful emotion that "occurs when a person lacks another's (perceived) superior quality, achievement or possession and wishes that the other lacked it

envy

verb
[L4030]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : envy
  • simple present, singular, third person : envies
  • simple past : envied
  • present participle : envying
  • past participle : envied

Senses

  • feel the emotion that occurs when a person lacks another's (perceived) superior quality, achievement or possession and wishes that the other lacked it