over-jealous

o·ver-jeal·ous

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-ver jel-uh s]
- /ˈoʊ vər ˈdʒɛl əs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-ver jel-uh s]
- /ˈoʊ vər ˈdʒɛl əs/

Definitions of over-jealous word

adjective over-jealous 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 over-jealous feeling resentment because of another's success, advantage, etc. (often followed by of): He was jealous of his brother's wealth. 1
adjective over-jealous characterized by or proceeding from suspicious fears or envious resentment: a jealous rage; jealous intrigues. 1
adjective over-jealous inclined to or troubled by suspicions or fears of rivalry, unfaithfulness, etc., as in love or aims: a jealous husband. 1
adjective over-jealous solicitous or vigilant in maintaining or guarding something: The American people are jealous of their freedom. 1
adjective over-jealous Bible. intolerant of unfaithfulness or rivalry: The Lord is a jealous God. 1

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Origin of over-jealous

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 Over-jealous

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over-jealous 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.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".