B1 — Intermediatenoun
invidia
envy
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
gelosialivorerisentimentorivalitàcupidigia
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
generositàcontentezzaserenitàammirazionesoddisfazione
Usage note
'Invidia' is envy — wanting what someone else has. 'Livore' is bitter envy/spite. Unlike 'gelosia' (jealousy), invidia doesn't require possession of something.
Example
"Provava invidia per il successo del collega."
"He felt envy at his colleague's success."
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