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invidia vs envy

envy vs invidia

invidia and envy both are nouns.

invidia is not a verb while envy is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
invidia Yes No No No
envy Yes No Yes No
As nouns, invidia and envy are synonyms defined as:
  • invidia and envy: spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins)
invidia (noun) envy (noun)
spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins) spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins)
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
invidia (verb) envy (verb)
be envious of; set one's heart on
feel envious towards; admire enviously
Difference between invidia and envy

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