Associations to the word «Invidia»

Wiktionary

INVIDIA, proper noun. (Roman god) The Roman goddess of divine retribution and vengeance; often accompanied by the Furies/Dirae. She is the Roman counterpart of Nemesis.

Dictionary definition

INVIDIA, noun. Spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins).

Wise words

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