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I envy you.! vs I'm envious of you

Both phrases are correct.
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Last updated: December 10, 2017 • 129536 views

I envy you.!

This phrase is correct.

With this sentence, you can tell someone that you wish you were in his situation.

Some examples from our editors:

  • I envy you; I wish I could eat all that and stay so thin!
  • I envy you; I've never taken a vacation to the Bahamas.
  • Dec 29, 2012 ... People will say it's because you envy a person not a thing, and that on the surface is okay, but then why isn't it I envy you for your thing, ...
  • Jun 17, 2013 ... More frequently, the phrase "I envy you" would probably be used. Perhaps a better construction, to emphasize the positive aspects of your ...
  • I envy you your view of the ocean. Synonyms and related words for this sense of envy. To feel jealous or envious: envy, begrudge, covet, be green with envy, ...
  • ... always envied my success. envy somebody something I envied him his good looks. envy somebody doing something I envy you having such a close family.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • I'm jealous
  • I'm envious of you

I'm envious of you

This phrase is correct.

While you may feel envious of someone, you might not want to tell him, as you could create an uncomfortable social situation. However, this sentence is technically correct.

Some examples from our editors:

  • I'm envious of you; you have more money than I do.
  • I'm envious of you; your house is bigger than mine.
  • Jun 17, 2013 ... I'm envious of you could just mean that you are envious of him getting married - and that you would like to get married. I'm jealous of you could ...
  • "I'm envious of you." is taken as an offensive comment? (I think "I envy you." / "I'm envious of you." mean the same, but if not, could you tell me ...
  • Jun 25, 2013 ... When I'm envious of you in relation to your lover, that means I would also like to have a similar relationship with a lover of my own (but not your ...
  • Dec 7, 2014 ... [–]OptimusPrimeTime 102 points103 points104 points 1 month ago (3 children). I' m envious of you. permalink; parent. [–]StLuis88 31 points32 ...

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • I envy you
  • I'm jealous

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