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Is there any word for positive/good jealous. Ex: somebody plays flout very well; you desire to have the same skill but you couldn’t. You are not really jealous on the other person. What is the word for this feeling?
Jun 16, 2021 1:56 PM
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Somebody plays the flute (?) very well; you desire to have the same skill but you can’t. You are not really jealous of the other person. I think you could simply use the word 'jealous' in an admiring way - it doesn't have to be negative: ~ I'm really jealous of your skill, it's amazing! or: ~ I really admire your skill at playing the flute...
June 16, 2021
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I also agree with Charlie. 'Jealous' and 'envious' are not necessarily negative in English.
June 16, 2021
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I agree with Charlie. I admire your skills. I'm so jealous of your skills. I envy your skills. I'm inspired by your skills. I look up to you. Someone plays the flute well. (You need to include the article before the instrument).
June 16, 2021
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