Jealous (Nina Girado song)
WordNet

adjective


(1)   Showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
"He was never covetous before he met her"
"Jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions"
"Envious of their art collection"
(2)   Suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival
"A jealous lover"
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Etymology


First coined 1382, from Late Latin zelosus < < .

Adjective



  1. envious (colloq.)
    He is jealous of the success of others
  2. Bitterly or enviously competitive.
  3. Suspecting rivalry.
  4. Fearful of being replaced, in position or in affection.
  5. Protective, guarding.
 
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