envious
gb/ˈɛnviəs/ us/ˈɛnviəs/
B2
Английски
~ 8800
irigy, irigyel, irigykedő
B2
1
Модел на употреба:
[someone] is envious of [someone/something]
She tried to be supportive, but she felt envious of her sister's rapid promotion.
Próbált támogató lenni, de irigyelte a testvére gyors előléptetését.
I was envious of how confident he seemed during the interview.
Irigyeltem, milyen magabiztosnak tűnt az interjún.
Their envious colleagues whispered about the bonus they had received.
He grew envious of friends who could afford to travel every year.
Seeing their close relationship made her envious and lonely.
Примери за учащи
I am envious of my friend because he has a new car.
Irigy vagyok a barátomra, mert új autója van.
She feels envious of people who can speak many languages.
Irigy azokra az emberekre, akik sok nyelven beszélnek.
He was envious of his brother's good job.
They are envious of the couple who bought a big house.
My coworker is envious of my flexible work hours.
Честа грешка:
Learners often confuse "envious" with "jealous." In everyday speech, many native speakers use them in a similar way, but "envious" normally means you want what another person has, while "jealous" can also mean you are afraid of losing someone (for example, being jealous in a romantic relationship). Another common mistake is saying "envious for" instead of the correct preposition "envious of." Also, some learners mistakenly use "envious" when they mean "enviable" (for example, "an envious job" is usually incorrect; it should be "an enviable job").
Значение
feeling unhappy desire for others' advantages
Колокации
envious of his success
|deeply envious
|openly envious
|envious of her talent
|envious friend
|secretly envious
Синоними
jealous (Very close in meaning; often used more broadly for fear of losing someone, while "envious" focuses on wanting what another person has.)
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covetous (More formal and slightly stronger, suggesting an intense or greedy desire for someone else's things.)
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resentful (Emphasizes the bitter or angry feeling about another's good situation more than the desire to have it.)
Антоними
content (Describes being satisfied with what you have, without wanting what others have.)
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happy for (Describes positive feelings about another person's success instead of wanting it for yourself.)
Теми
emotions
|relationships
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Feeling bad because another person has something good that you want to have too.
Feeling unhappy or resentful because someone else has something you want, such as qualities, success, possessions, or relationships.
C1
2
Модел на употреба:
[someone] gives [someone] an envious [look/glance]
She shot him an envious glance when he walked in with the award.
Irigykedő pillantást vetett rá, amikor belépett a díjjal a kezében.
Their envious smiles made it clear they wished they had won instead.
Irigykedő mosolyuk egyértelművé tette, hogy bárcsak ők nyertek volna.
He listened in an envious tone as his friend described the new apartment.
The other players exchanged envious looks when they saw her new contract.
From the crowd's envious murmurs, you could tell his success impressed them.
Примери за учащи
She gave her friend an envious look.
Irigykedő pillantást vetett a barátjára.
The students watched with envious eyes as he got the prize.
A diákok irigykedő tekintettel figyelték, ahogy megkapta a díjat.
He spoke in an envious voice when he talked about her holiday.
They exchanged envious smiles when they saw the new car.
I noticed his envious glance at my phone.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes think this use of "envious" means "pleased" or "happy" because it can come with a smile (for example, "an envious smile"). In fact, it still shows a desire to have what another person has. Also, do not confuse this sense with "enviable"; an "envious look" is a look that shows envy, while an "enviable look" would mean a look that other people want to have (which is rare and usually avoided).
Значение
showing envy in looks or behavior
Колокации
envious glance
|envious look
|envious tone
|envious smile
|envious whisper
Синоними
jealous (Used before a noun in a similar way (a jealous look), but may also suggest fear of losing something or someone.)
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covetous (More formal and less common; can describe looks that clearly show a greedy desire for something.)
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envious-looking (A compound adjective that makes the "showing" aspect very explicit.)
Антоними
admiring (Describes looks or behavior that show positive appreciation instead of envy.)
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supportive (Describes behavior that shows encouragement rather than silent envy.)
Теми
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Looking or acting in a way that clearly shows you feel envy.
Showing or expressing envy through one's look, tone, or behavior.
Граматика
Речникова форма
envious
IPA
GB/ˈɛnviəs/
US/ˈɛnviəs/
Срички и ударение
en - vi - ous (3 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (en)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: envious
Семейство думи
Core family
envy
noun B1
enviously
adverb
Related words
enviable
adjective C1
enviably
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unenviable
adjective C1
Изрази
be envious of
1/bˈi ˈɛnviəs əv/
fixed phrase
to feel envy toward someone or something
To feel bad because you want what another person has.
Примери
- It's natural to be envious of friends who seem more successful.
- He tried not to be envious of his colleague's promotion.
make someone envious
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɛnviəs/
fixed phrase
to cause someone to feel envy
To cause a person to feel envy when they see your good thing or situation.
Примери
- Her travel photos will make everyone envious.
- He bought the latest phone just to make his friends envious.