2. Envy-Definition
Today’s definition: Envy
Here are the five definitions listed in dictionary.com
| 1. | a feeling of discontent or covetousness with regard to another’s advantages, success, possessions, etc. |
| 2. | an object of envious feeling: Her intelligence made her the envy of her classmates. |
| 3. | Obsolete. ill will. |
–verb (used with object)
| 4. | to regard with envy; be envious of: He envies her the position she has achieved in her profession. |
–verb (used without object)
| 5. | Obsolete. to be affected with envy. |
Synonyms: Listed in dictionary.com
1. enviousness. Envy and jealousy are very close in meaning. Envy denotes a longing to possess something awarded to or achieved by another: to feel envy when a friend inherits a fortune. Jealousy, on the other hand, denotes a feeling of resentment that another has gained something that one more rightfully deserves:
Note: Covet refers to one’s attitude toward the possessions or attainments of others. To covet is to long jealously to possess what someone else possesses: I covet your silverware.
We will move on to the next word tomorrow, “GLUTTONY” to be continued….
