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envious [ˈenvɪəs] ADJ

envious

зави́стливый

to be envious of sb

зави́довать кому́-ли́бо

Usage examples with envious

to be envious of sb

зави́довать кому́-ли́бо

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English

They are reputed blind, avaricious, envious and proud. en.wikipedia.org

It is envious of the living and is longing for the company of its old friend. en.wikipedia.org

In one popular story, envious of being outdone by each other, the co-wives begin to quarrel. en.wikipedia.org

From detective to envious cousin; from possessed girl to blind girl; from loyal friend to wild one; from grieving widow to vindictive ex. en.wikipedia.org

These two groups have rather been very envious of the series of achievements both literary and socio-political. en.wikipedia.org

Their graceful dance attracted the envious eyes of all the other dancers and a picture was taken of this romantic encounter, suspending it in time. en.wikipedia.org

He thought that without this new decree the world would never be rid of envious and ambitious politicians. en.wikipedia.org

The experience paid a lifetime full of dividends and instilled in him an envious work ethic. en.wikipedia.org

Silent but witty, she is brilliant in math and languages, but is envious of her twin. en.wikipedia.org

The sectarian or ignorant utterances made by some of these people would benefit none other than the greedy, vindictive and envious people. en.wikipedia.org

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