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- /ˈen.vi/
- /ˈen.vi/
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- /ˈen.vi/
Definitions of envying word
- noun envying Present participle of envy. 1
- noun envying A feeling of envy. 0
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Parts of speech for Envying
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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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envying popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
envying usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for envying
adjective envying
- jealous — feeling resentment against someone because of that person's rivalry, success, or advantages (often followed by of): He was jealous of his rich brother.
- possessory — of or relating to a possessor or to possession: registration of possessory claims.
- invidious — calculated to create ill will or resentment or give offense; hateful: invidious remarks.
- detractory — (now rare) That detracts from something; disparaging, depreciatory.
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