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    Jealous

    /ˈdʒɛləs/

    Meaning & Definition

    adjective
    feeling or showing an envious resentment of someone or their achievements, possessions, or perceived advantages.
    She felt jealous when she saw her friend receiving praise for her work.
    having to do with an excessive concern for someone's fidelity or loyalty, especially in a romantic context.
    His jealous nature made it difficult for him to trust his partner.
    desiring what someone else has.
    He was jealous of his brother's success in school.

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French 'jalous', from late Latin 'zelosus', from Greek 'zēlos' meaning 'zeal, jealousy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    green-eyed monster:
    A term for jealousy.
    jealous of:
    To feel envious of someone or something.
    jealous heart:
    A person who is prone to jealousy.

    Related Words

    envy
    A feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions or qualities.
    jealousy
    The state of being jealous, often accompanied by suspicion.

    Slang Meanings

    To be jelly
    She's totally jelly of your new car.
    Green with envy
    He's green with envy over your vacation.