English to Croatian Meaning of envy - zavist


Envy :
zavist

zavist, inat, zloba, averzija, malignitet, neprijateljstvo, licemjerje, okrutnost, mržnja, pokolj, gorušica, ljubomora, žutica, cinizam, ogovaranje, bol, mučenje, suparništvo, svađa, zagrljaj, skandal, nesreća, katastrofa

zavist, inat, ne voljeti, prikriti, budi ljubomoran, maligan, gunđati, baci zlo oko, imaju pažnju, imaju brigu, pratiti, ubiti, šteta

zavidizavistljubomoru
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Definitions of envy in English
Noun(1) a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another(2) spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins
Verb(1) feel envious towards; admire enviously(2) be envious of; set one's heart on
Examples of envy in English
(1) They were all consumed by envy now on top of the original dislike.(2) I know I should be mature and sensible and rise above any feelings of petty envy .(3) France has a film industry that is the envy of Europe(4) The epicentre of the county, it lacks little in services and facilities, and indeed is seen as the envy of many other locations of similar size and population.(5) If everywhere can become as good, our health service will be the envy of the world.(6) Love cancels resentment, envy and jealousy and replaces them with kindness, forbearance and cordiality.(7) a lifestyle that most of us would envy(8) My answer is no, I'm not motivated by envy .(9) Our migration program is the envy of the rest of the world.(10) I think it is fair to say that that Government had the courage to put in place a goods and services tax that is still the envy of other countries throughout the world.(11) I am popular, and all of the unpopular girls envy me.(12) a lifestyle which most of us would envy(13) My collection has become the envy of my film buff friends.(14) But a service that was the envy of the world in 1948 is simply not up to the demands of the 21st century.(15) This arrangement should be the envy of every ruling class in the world.(16) I venture to suggest their preference wouldn't bear too much scrutiny or arouse too much envy .
Related Phrases of envy
(1) green with envy ::
zelen od zavisti
Synonyms
Noun
1. jealousy ::
ljubomora
2. finest ::
najfinije
Verb
4. be envious of ::
zavidjeti
5. covet ::
žudjeti
6. begrudge ::
zavidjeti
Different Forms
envies, envy, envying
Word Example from TV Shows
I envy Leonard for growing up
without that anguish.

I ENVY Leonard for growing up without that anguish.

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 16

I must admit,
I can't help but feel a twinge of envy.

I must admit, I can't help but feel a twinge of ENVY.

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 1

Made out of envy of your own royal manhood.

Made out of ENVY of your own royal manhood.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 8

Well, I really envy your relationship.

Well, I really ENVY your relationship.

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 16

I envy you your childhood.

I ENVY you your childhood.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 15

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