adj.
Pronunciation: ' je-l ə s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English jelous, from Anglo-French gelus , from Vulgar Latin *zelosus, from Late Latin zelus zeal ― more at ZEAL
Date: 13th century
1 a : intolerant of rivalry or unfaithfulness b : disposed to suspect rivalry or unfaithfulness
2 : hostile toward a rival or one believed to enjoy an advantage
3 : vigilant in guarding a possession <new colonies were jealous of their new independence ― Scott Buchanan>
– jeal · ous · ly adverb
– jeal · ous · ness noun