What does the cryptic crossword clue "Grudgingly admired, having gone green? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Grudgingly admired,". The wordplay uses a cryptic definition. Cryptic definition The answer is ENVIED.

Grudgingly admired, having gone green? (6)

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