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- [jel-uh s]
- /ˈdʒɛl əs/
- /ˈdʒel.əs/
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- [jel-uh s]
- /ˈdʒɛl əs/
Definitions of jealously word
- adjective jealously feeling resentment against someone because of that person's rivalry, success, or advantages (often followed by of): He was jealous of his rich brother. 1
- adjective jealously feeling resentment because of another's success, advantage, etc. (often followed by of): He was jealous of his brother's wealth. 1
- adjective jealously characterized by or proceeding from suspicious fears or envious resentment: a jealous rage; jealous intrigues. 1
- adjective jealously inclined to or troubled by suspicions or fears of rivalry, unfaithfulness, etc., as in love or aims: a jealous husband. 1
- adjective jealously solicitous or vigilant in maintaining or guarding something: The American people are jealous of their freedom. 1
- adjective jealously Bible. intolerant of unfaithfulness or rivalry: The Lord is a jealous God. 1
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Origin of jealously
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English jelous, gelos < Old French gelos (French jaloux) < Vulgar Latin *zēlōsus, equivalent to Late Latin zēl(us) zeal + ōsus -ose1
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Parts of speech for Jealously
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jealously popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
jealously usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jealously
adverb jealously
- enviously — In an envious manner or to an envious degree.
- resentful — full of or marked by resentment.
- covetously — inordinately or wrongly desirous of wealth or possessions; greedy.
- desirously — With desire; eagerly.
- bitterly — You use bitterly when you are describing an attitude which involves strong, unpleasant emotions such as anger or dislike.
Antonyms for jealously
adverb jealously
- trusting — Law. of or relating to trusts or a trust.
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