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the more envy vs the more envious

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'The more envy' is used when referring to the emotion itself, while 'the more envious' is used when describing a person feeling envy. They are not interchangeable as they serve different grammatical purposes.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 684 views

the more envy

This phrase is correct when referring to the emotion of envy itself.

This phrase is used when discussing the concept or emotion of envy, without referring to a specific person.

Examples:

The more envy one feels, the less happy one becomes.
She couldn't hide the fact that the more envy she felt, the more bitter she became.

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The envy of more than one president.
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We encounter less and less love in human relationships, more and more envy, backbiting, exploitation and lack of understanding.
She said she envies your devotion.
Just imagine that people actually envy us.
Jealousy is when you envy someone.
And she clearly envies your scholarship.
I envy people their clear-cut allegiances.
Aroma that has nothing to envy than waffles original.
She has envy feelings against other persons.
Negative qualities - symbolizes envy and deceit.
Neighbours bring comfort in adversity but only envy in success.
Poor Winlock is practically consumed with envy.
Envy, spite, failure, even success.
Other studies have shown that boosting oxytocin increases envy.
You envy my bond with Marcellus.
Sarcasm and envy are beneath you.
Envy and jealousy cost your father his success.
I envy people their clear-cut allegiances.
You envy George, and I envy the princess.

Alternatives:

the more jealousy
the more resentment
the more bitterness
the more spite

the more envious

This phrase is correct when describing a person who is feeling envy.

This phrase is used to describe a person who is experiencing the emotion of envy towards someone else.

Examples:

The more envious she became, the more she plotted against her rival.
He grew more envious as he saw his friend's success.

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My classmates were envious since it was from America.
Envious persons somehow badly speak about her groom.
My success makes other people envious.
I'm incredibly envious of you.
Then her envious heart had peace, as much as an envious heart can have.
No, I've never been envious of anyone.
Her wisdom shines bright as... Envious day.
But I'm still envious of you.
We mustn't be envious, comrades.
See what a rent the envious Casca made.
People are envious but the city was on our side.
To tell you the truth, I'm envious.
You mustn't listen to those lies of envious people.
Love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude.
My classmate Peter was always envious of me.
I'm really envious of Choi Han Kyul too.
I am so envious about your weekend.
I was happy for them, but envious as well.
Those that came before him did not hold wealth to turn Juno Moneta envious.
When you get envious or sick, you turn green.

Alternatives:

the more jealous
the more resentful
the more bitter
the more spiteful

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