envy in Italian
envy in Italian is invidia, invidiare — envy means a feeling of resentful longing for something someone else has.
envy in Italian
invidia
Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions). [from 13th c.]
invidiare
(transitive) To feel displeasure or hatred towards (someone) for their good fortune or possessions. [from 14th c.]
What does "envy" mean?
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noun A feeling of resentful longing for something someone else has.
"His success stirred up envy among his coworkers."
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verb To feel resentful desire for what someone else has.
"I envy your ability to fall asleep the moment your head hits the pillow."
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envy in a sentence
- His success stirred up envy among his coworkers.
- I envy your ability to fall asleep the moment your head hits the pillow.
- She envied her colleague's effortless promotion.
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What is "envy" in Italian?
"envy" in Italian is invidia, invidiare. envy means: A feeling of resentful longing for something someone else has.
How do you use "envy" in a sentence?
Example: "His success stirred up envy among his coworkers." In Italian, "envy" is invidia, invidiare.
Are there other ways to say "envy" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "envy": invidia, invidiare.
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