envied

Meanings

• verb (intransitive)

  having a feeling of wanting something that someone else has

  - "She was envied for her beauty."
  - "He envied his friend's success."

• verb (transitive)

  desiring to have something that someone else has

  - "He envied his brother the new car."
  - "She was envied for her wealth."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with envied
died , tide , side , tide , hide , ride , tide , bide , tide , ride

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Variants

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envied , envies , envy , envying , envyingly

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'grieve for' or 'mourn'. The modern sense developed in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. Envy is one of the seven deadly sins.

2. The term 'green-eyed monster' is often used to describe the emotion of envy.

3. In some cultures, envy is considered a negative emotion that can lead to harm and destruction.

4. Envy is sometimes referred to as 'the thief of joy' because it can make people unhappy and miserable.

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Related Concepts

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1. jealousy: Envy and jealousy are related emotions, but jealousy focuses more on a fear of loss or a fear that someone else has what one desires. Envy is more focused on wanting what someone else has.

2. covet: Covet means 'desire strongly and eagerly' and is related to envy. However, covet can also refer to desiring something that is not lawful or moral, while envy does not necessarily have this connotation.

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Culture

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Envy is a complex emotion that has been explored in literature, art, and music. In literature, envy is a common theme in many works, such as 'Othello' by Shakespeare and 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald. In art, envy is often depicted as a green-skinned figure with a long, pointed tongue and a serpentine body. In music, envy is a common theme in many genres, from country music to heavy metal.

How to Memorize "envied"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a green monster with long, sharp teeth and a serpentine body, representing the emotion of envy. Imagine this monster trying to take something away from someone you care about, making you feel a strong desire to take it back.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'envy' with the color green, which is often used to represent this emotion in art and literature. Also, associate it with a feeling of desire and a longing for something that someone else has.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Envy is a green-eyed monster that grieves for what it does not have.' This phrase can help you remember the meaning of the word.

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