n. 25B6; noun
a pang of envy : JEALOUSY, covetousness; resentment, bitterness, discontent; the green-eyed monster.
the firm is the envy of Europe : FINEST, best, pride, top, cream, pick, jewel, flower, glory, leading light, the crème de la crème.
25B6; verb
I admired and envied her : BE ENVIOUS OF, be jealous of; begrudge, be resentful of.
we envied her lifestyle : COVET, desire, aspire to, wish for, want, long for, yearn for, hanker after, crave.