ENVY - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
feel envious towards; admire enviously
Categories: Admire, Look up to
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Verb
be envious of; set one's heart on
Categories: Desire, Want
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "envy" comes from Latin invidia. It started in Old French envie. Then it appeared in Middle English envie.
🧩 Fun Fact
Each civilization borrowed this word because they encountered the concept through cultural contact.