— emulously , adv. — emulousness , n.
/em"yeuh leuhs/ , adj.
1. desirous of equaling or excelling; filled with emulation: boys emulous of their fathers.
2. arising from or of the nature of emulation, as actions or attitudes.
3. Obs. jealous; envious.
[ 1350-1400; ME aemulus vying with; see -ULOUS ]