seem envious

Frequency: 7.012.6 per million words

to appear to be envious

enviousVERB + ADJECTIVE

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seem

Examples (10)

  • She didn't want to seem envious of her friend's success.
  • He tried not to seem envious when his colleague got the promotion.
  • I hope I don't seem envious, but I really admire your new car.
  • She was careful not to seem envious of their vacation photos.
  • You might seem envious if you keep asking about her salary.
  • He didn't want to seem envious of his brother's achievements.
  • Try not to seem envious when you congratulate them.
  • She was worried she would seem envious of their happiness.
  • I don't mean to seem envious, but your life looks perfect.
  • He made an effort not to seem envious of their wealth.