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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024jeal•ous /ˈdʒɛləs/USA pronunciation adj. - full of a feeling of resentment or anger about someone's success, achievements, advantages, etc.;
envious:a jealous colleague.[be + ~ + of + obj]:to be jealous of a rich brother. - aroused or caused by such feeling:a jealous rage.
- overly watchful in guarding something, so as to be suspicious of unfaithfulness:a jealous husband.
- alertly watchful in guarding possessions:squirrels jealous of their winter supply of nuts.
jeal•ous•ly, adv. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024jeal•ous ( jel′əs),USA pronunciation adj. - feeling resentment against someone because of that person's rivalry, success, or advantages (often fol. by of ):He was jealous of his rich brother.
- feeling resentment because of another's success, advantage, etc. (often fol. by of ):He was jealous of his brother's wealth.
- characterized by or proceeding from suspicious fears or envious resentment:a jealous rage; jealous intrigues.
- inclined to or troubled by suspicions or fears of rivalry, unfaithfulness, etc., as in love or aims:a jealous husband.
- solicitous or vigilant in maintaining or guarding something:The American people are jealous of their freedom.
- Bibleintolerant of unfaithfulness or rivalry:The Lord is a jealous God.
- Vulgar Latin *zēlōsus, equivalent. to Late Latin zēl(us) zeal + ōsus -ose1
- Old French gelos (French jaloux)
- Middle English jelous, gelos 1175–1225
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: jealous /ˈdʒɛləs/ adj - suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival
- often postpositive and followed by of: resentful (of) or vindictive (towards), esp through envy
- often postpositive and followed by of: possessive and watchful in the maintenance or protection (of)
- characterized by or resulting from jealousy
- obsolete or biblical demanding exclusive loyalty: a jealous God
Etymology: 13th Century: from Old French gelos, from Medieval Latin zēlōsus, from Late Latin zēlus emulation, jealousy, from Greek zēlos zealˈjealously adv |