avundsjuka — meaning in English
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English meaning
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envy
noun A feeling of resentful longing for something someone else has.
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jealously
adv In a jealous or fiercely protective manner.
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jealousy
noun A feeling of resentment or insecurity caused by fear of losing someone's affection or by envy of another's advantage.
Senses
avundsjuka is used for these senses in English:
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envy
Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions). [from 13th c.]
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jealously
In a jealous manner.
envy — full definition
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noun A feeling of resentful longing for something someone else has.
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verb To feel resentful desire for what someone else has.
