JEALOUS


Meaning of JEALOUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dʒeləs ]

1.

If someone is jealous , they feel angry or bitter because they think that another person is trying to take a lover or friend, or a possession, away from them.

She got insanely jealous and there was a terrible fight.

ADJ

• jeal‧ous‧ly

The formula is jealously guarded.

ADV : ADV with v

2.

If you are jealous of another person’s possessions or qualities, you feel angry or bitter because you do not have them.

She was jealous of his wealth...

You’re jealous because the record company rejected your idea.

ADJ : oft ADJ of n

• jeal‧ous‧ly

Gloria eyed them jealously.

ADV : ADV after v

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