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envied

/ˈɛnvid/ adjective C2
  1. That is the object of envy.
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That man-thing is not to be envied.
The Jungle Book, p. 45 · B2
Jane and I sat together and Jane was so composed that I envied her.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 269 · C1
“And so I did,” replied Caderousse; “though once, I confess, I envied him his good fortune.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 286 · C1
She followed him with her eyes, envied everyone to whom he spoke, had scarcely patience enough to help anybody to coffee, and then was enraged against herself for being so silly!
Pride and Prejudice, p. 320 · B2

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