adj.
- envious of someone else's possessions, achievements, or advantages.
▸suspicious or resentful of a perceived sexual rival.
- fiercely protective or vigilant of one's rights or possessions.
- (of God) demanding faithfulness and exclusive worship.
Derivative
- jealously adv.
- jealousy n.
(pl. jealousies)
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Etymology
ME: from OFr. gelos, from med. L. zelosus (see zealous).
