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I am so envy vs I am envy

Both phrases are incorrect. The correct form is "I am envious." Envy is a noun, so it should be used in its adjective form, which is envious. Envious is used to describe a feeling of discontent or resentment aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.

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I am so envy

This phrase is incorrect. Envy is a noun, so it should be used in its adjective form, which is envious.

The correct form is "I am envious." Envious is used to describe a feeling of discontent or resentment aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.
  • I am therefore speaking as somebody with a healthy European envy of those countries that do have navigable waterways, both for passengers and for goods.
  • Let us spend our money on this research too, which I am sure will yield positive results, making our roads safer and giving us a European transport policy which is truly the envy of the whole world.
  • I envy people their clear-cut allegiances.
  • You envy George, and I envy the princess.
  • Prime Minister, ladies and gentlemen, I am quite sure there is no one in this hall who envies the Czech Presidency the circumstances in which it has assumed the leadership of the European Community.
  • I envy their self respect and I envy their ability to sleep at night.
  • And I envy that, 'cause I never have.
  • I... I envy the simple universe that you live in.
  • Believe me when I say, sometimes I envy you not knowing yours.
  • And I envy that, 'cause I never have.
  • I come here full of admiration, to a Parliament that I constantly envy.
  • - I must say I don't envy you.
  • I envy you your optimism, Dr. Brennan.
  • I'm sensing a little computer envy.
  • I don't envy our customers.
  • Sorry, I use the names part of my brain to store body envy.
  • But... You possess an intelligence I envy.
  • I don't envy your job today.
  • Let's just say I envy your inability to get drunk.
  • I envy what you're doing... following your heart.

Alternatives:

  • I am envious

I am envy

This phrase is incorrect. Envy is a noun, so it should be used in its adjective form, which is envious.

The correct form is "I am envious." Envious is used to describe a feeling of discontent or resentment aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.
  • I am therefore speaking as somebody with a healthy European envy of those countries that do have navigable waterways, both for passengers and for goods.
  • Let us spend our money on this research too, which I am sure will yield positive results, making our roads safer and giving us a European transport policy which is truly the envy of the whole world.
  • I envy people their clear-cut allegiances.
  • You envy George, and I envy the princess.
  • Prime Minister, ladies and gentlemen, I am quite sure there is no one in this hall who envies the Czech Presidency the circumstances in which it has assumed the leadership of the European Community.
  • I envy their self respect and I envy their ability to sleep at night.
  • And I envy that, 'cause I never have.
  • I... I envy the simple universe that you live in.
  • Believe me when I say, sometimes I envy you not knowing yours.
  • And I envy that, 'cause I never have.
  • I come here full of admiration, to a Parliament that I constantly envy.
  • - I must say I don't envy you.
  • I envy you your optimism, Dr. Brennan.
  • I'm sensing a little computer envy.
  • I don't envy our customers.
  • Sorry, I use the names part of my brain to store body envy.
  • But... You possess an intelligence I envy.
  • I don't envy your job today.
  • Let's just say I envy your inability to get drunk.
  • I envy what you're doing... following your heart.

Alternatives:

  • I am envious

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