Meaning of Envying | Babel Free

Definitions

A feeling of envy.

Equivalents

Examples

“Their moderation may perhaps keep them from the bitter envyings and hatred, to which ambitious worldlings are subject […]”

“"What a small, worthless thing," exclaimed Henrietta, "is our existence, filled with mean envyings, paltry hopes! and, if for one instant redeemed by a true affection, or a generous emotion, what wretchedness is sure to follow the indulgence of either!"”

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