Synonyms for envy

Noun

1. envy, enviousness, the green-eyed monster, resentment, bitterness, gall, rancor, rancour

usage: a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something possessed by another

2. envy, invidia, mortal sin, deadly sin

usage: spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins)

Verb

1. envy, admire, look up to

usage: feel envious towards; admire enviously

2. envy, begrudge, desire, want

usage: be envious of; set one's heart on