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| 1. | [ adjective ] showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages | |
| Synonyms: | envious covetous | |
| Examples: | "he was never covetous before he met her" "jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions" "envious of their art collection" "he was green with envy" |
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| Related terms: | desirous | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival | |
| Synonyms: | overjealous green-eyed | |
| Examples: | "a jealous lover" |
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| Related terms: | distrustful | |
| Similar spelling: |
jealousy Jelks jalousie |
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