Meaning & Definition of Jealous in English
English⟶
Jealous
/ʤɛləs/
adjective
1. Showing extreme cupidity
- Painfully desirous of another's advantages
- "He was never covetous before he met her"
- "Jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions"
- "Envious of their art collection"
synonym:
- covetous,
- envious,
- jealous
2. Suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival
- "A jealous lover"
synonym:
- jealous,
- green-eyed,
- overjealous
Examples of using
He is jealous.
I'm not jealous of your life at all.
I'd say Tom is jealous.