Meaning & use
Envying
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Feeling discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck; the present participle of 'envy.'
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He couldn't help envying his neighbor's brand-new car.
She spent the afternoon envying her sister's effortless confidence.
A note on using this word
Unlike jealousy, which usually involves fear of losing something you have, envy involves wanting something someone else has — a distinction linguists and psychologists both draw carefully.
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