envy in Irish
envy in Irish is formad — envy means a feeling of resentful longing for something someone else has.
envy in Irish
formad
Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions). [from 13th c.]
What does "envy" mean?
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noun A feeling of resentful longing for something someone else has.
"She felt a pang of envy when she saw her friend's new house."
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verb To feel resentful desire for what someone else has.
"I really envy people who can speak three languages fluently."
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envy in a sentence
- She felt a pang of envy when she saw her friend's new house.
- Green with envy, he watched the other team lift the trophy.
- I really envy people who can speak three languages fluently.
- I envy your ability to fall asleep the moment your head hits the pillow.
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What is "envy" in Irish?
"envy" in Irish is formad. envy means: A feeling of resentful longing for something someone else has.
How do you use "envy" in a sentence?
Example: "She felt a pang of envy when she saw her friend's new house." In Irish, "envy" is formad.
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