ˈemyələs adjective
Etymology: Latin aemulus rivaling, envious — more at emulate
1.
a. : ambitious or eager to emulate : striving for an accomplishment or quality equal or superior to that of another : marked by a desire to imitate or rival
emulous suitors
b. : inspired by or deriving from a desire to emulate
emulous fervor
2. obsolete : jealous , envious
3. archaic : zealous
• em·u·lous·ly adverb
• em·u·lous·ness noun -es