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ENVIES

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Envies.

Envies - as a noun

A feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enviousness
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bitternessgallrancorrancourresentment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
invidia

Envies - as a verb

Feel envious towards; admire enviously

Be envious of; set one's heart on

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
begrudge
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
desirewant
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"His envies were evident in his disdainful glances."
"She felt a pang of envies when she saw her friend's new car."
"Their envies turned into a bitter rivalry over time."
"The artist's envies fueled their desire to create something unique."
"He couldn't hide his envies towards his successful colleague."
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Word Game Points

Is ENVIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, envies is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ENVIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is ENVIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, envies is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ENVIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is ENVIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, envies is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ENVIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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