Meaning & use
envied
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Felt a longing or resentful desire for something someone else has.
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She envied her sister's effortless confidence in front of a crowd.
He was envied by his classmates for landing an internship at such a young age.
A note on using this word
Distinct from 'jealous,' which more often applies to fear of losing something one already has; 'envied' focuses on desiring what belongs to someone else.
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Words with an opposite meaning
admired without jealousy
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