adjective

envied

EHN-veed

Envied (adjective) means Regarded with envy by others. Example: “His envied lifestyle came at the cost of constant travel.”

adjective

Regarded with envy by others.

"His envied lifestyle came at the cost of constant travel."

verb

Past tense of "envy": felt resentful desire for something someone else had.

"She envied her sister's effortless confidence."

How to use envied

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWished for by others, or the past form of "to envy."

more envied comparative, most envied superlative

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What does “envied” mean?

The word “envied” means regarded with envy by others. In plain terms, wished for by others, or the past form of "to envy.".

How do you pronounce “envied”?

“Envied” is pronounced EHN-veed (/ˈɛnvid/ in IPA).

How do you use “envied” in a sentence?

Here is “envied” used in a sentence: “His envied lifestyle came at the cost of constant travel.”

What part of speech is “envied”?

Depending on how it is used, “envied” can be an adjective and a verb.

How many meanings does “envied” have?

“Envied” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: regarded with envy by others.