1. past tense and past participle of envy; felt resentful desire for another’s possessions, qualities, or luck

1. being the object of envy; regarded with jealousy by others

Examples

• She envied her sister’s natural talent for music.
• He had always envied his friend’s confidence in social situations.
• The students envied those who got accepted to prestigious universities.
• Her success was envied by many of her colleagues.
• He found himself in the envied position of having multiple job offers.
• The celebrity’s lifestyle was envied by millions of fans.
• They envied the family’s ability to travel the world together.