envy

• Sentimento de descontentamento ou desejo invejoso provocado pelos bens, qualidades ou sorte de outra pessoa.

A noun referring to a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.

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1. Feeling of jealousyB1formal

   A feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.

   Inveja

   • She felt a pang of envy when she saw his new car.
   • His success was the object of their envy.
   • Envy can be a destructive emotion if not controlled.

   Sinônimoscovetousnessenviousnessjealousyresentmentspite

2. Object of admirationB2formal

   A person or thing that inspires such a feeling.

   Objeto de inveja

   • Her garden was the envy of the entire neighborhood.
   • His collection of rare books is the envy of all collectors.
   • The team's championship win made them the envy of the league.

   Sinônimosgloryjewelprideprizeshowpiece

• Verbo usado para expressar descontentamento ou desejo invejoso provocado pelos bens, qualidades ou sorte de outra pessoa.

A verb used to express the feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.

1. Feel jealous of someoneB1formal

   To feel a resentful longing for something that someone else has.

   Invejar

   • I envy her ability to stay calm under pressure.
   • He envied his friend's new car.
   • She envied them for their beautiful garden.

   Sinônimosbegrudgecovetgrudgeresent

2. Wish for somethingB1informal

   To desire something that another person possesses.

   Invejar

   • I really envy your talent for painting.
   • They envied his success in business.
   • She envied the freedom of her traveling friends.

   Sinônimosbegrudgecovetgrudge