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emulous
em·u·lous E0120300 (ĕm′yə-ləs)adj.1. Eager or ambitious to equal or surpass another.2. Characterized or prompted by a spirit of rivalry.3. Obsolete Covetous of power or honor; envious.
[From Latin aemulus; see aim- in Indo-European roots.]
em′u·lous·ly adv.em′u·lous·ness n.emulous (ˈɛmjʊləs) adj1. desiring or aiming to equal or surpass another; competitive2. characterized by or arising from emulation or imitation3. archaic envious or jealous[C14: from Latin aemulus rivalling; see emulate] ˈemulously adv ˈemulousness nem•u•lous (ˈɛm yə ləs)
adj. 1. filled with emulation; desirous of equaling or excelling. 2. prompted by emulation, as actions or attitudes. 3. Obs. jealous; envious. [1350–1400; Middle English < Latin aemulus vying with; see -ulous] em′u•lous•ly, adv. em′u•lous•ness, n. Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | emulous - characterized by or arising from emulation or imitation | | 2. | emulous - eager to surpass othersrivalrouscompetitive, competitory - involving competition or competitiveness; "competitive games"; "to improve one's competitive position" |
emulousadjective1. Full of ambition:ambitious, aspiring.2. Given to competition:competitive.emulous
Synonyms for emulousadj full of ambitionSynonymsadj given to competitionSynonymsSynonyms for emulousadj eager to surpass othersSynonymsRelated Words |