JEALOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does jealous mean? • JEALOUS (adjective)
The adjective JEALOUS has 2 senses:
1. showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
2. suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival
Familiarity information: JEALOUS used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• JEALOUS (adjective)
Meaning:
Showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
Synonyms:
covetous; envious; jealous
Context examples:
he was never covetous before he met her / jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions / envious of their art collection
Similar:
desirous; wishful (having or expressing desire for something)
Meaning:
Suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival
Synonyms:
green-eyed; overjealous; jealous
Context example:
a jealous lover
Similar:
distrustful (having or showing distrust)
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