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Envying

EN'VYING

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ppr.
Feeling uneasiness at the superior condition and happiness of another.

EN'VYING

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Noun.
Mortification experienced at the supposed prosperity and happiness of another.
1.
Ill will at others, on account of some supposed superiority. Gal.5.21.

Definition 2024


envying

envying

English

Verb

envying

  1. present participle of envy

Noun

envying (plural envyings)

  1. A feeling of envy.
    • William Law
      Their moderation may perhaps keep them from the bitter envyings and hatred, to which ambitious worldlings are subject []