Meaning & Definition of Jealousy in English
English⟶
Jealousy
/ʤɛləsi/
noun
1. A feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
synonym:
- jealousy,
- green-eyed monster
2. Zealous vigilance
- "Cherish their official political freedom with fierce jealousy"-paul blanshard
synonym:
- jealousy
Examples of using
Tom was overcome with jealousy.
Set me as a seal on thy heart, as a seal on thine arm, for strong as death is love, sharp as Sheol is jealousy.
I was beside myself with jealousy when my youngest sister rose in the world.