Can you give me examples of "the more envy"?

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.

What are some alternatives to "the more envy"?

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

Can you give me examples of "the more envious"?

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

What are some alternatives to "the more envious"?

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

Which is correct:
"the more envy" or "the more envious"?

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the more envy

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

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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.

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.

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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.

Alternatives:

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

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

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Which is correct: "the more envy" or "the more envious"?

the more envy

the more envious

Which is correct:
"the more envy" or "the more envious"?