jealous
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
First coined 1382, from Late Latin zelosus < Ancient Greek ζήλος (zēlos), “‘zeal, jealousy’”) < ζηλόω (zēloō), “‘to emulate, to be jealous’”).
[edit] Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -ɛləs
[edit] Adjective
jealous (comparative more jealous, superlative most jealous)
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- envious (colloq.)
- He is jealous of the success of others
- Bitterly or enviously competitive.
- Suspecting rivalry.
- Fearful of being replaced, in position or in affection.
- Protective, guarding.
[edit] Derived terms
- jealously adverb
- jealousy noun
- jealousness noun
[edit] Related terms
[edit] Translations
bitterly or enviously competitive
suspecting rivalry
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fearful of being replaced, in position or in affection
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protective, guarding
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