Synonyms of envy

Noun

1. envy, enviousness, resentment, bitterness, gall, rancor, rancour

usage: a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

2. envy, invidia, mortal sin, deadly sin

usage: spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins)

Verb

1. envy, admire, look up to

usage: feel envious towards; admire enviously

2. envy, begrudge, desire, want

usage: be envious of; set one's heart on

Definition and meaning of envy (Dictionary)