Pronunciation

/ˈdʒeləs/

Definitions

• Adjective: Feeling or showing envy towards someone because of their possessions, advantages, achievements, or relationships; resentfully desirous of another’s qualities, situation, or luck. For example: “She was jealous of her sister’s success.”
• Adjective: (of a person) inclined to be suspicious or vigilant in guarding against being supplanted by a rival. For example: “A jealous lover who constantly checks on their partner.”

Phrases

• “Green with jealousy”: Describing someone who is extremely envious or resentful.
• “The green-eyed monster”: Referring to jealousy as if it were a creature that causes people to feel envy.
• “Jealousy is a powerful emotion”: This phrase acknowledges how strong and impactful feelings of jealousy can be.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “He felt jealous when his friend got the promotion he had been hoping for.”
• “Her possessive nature stemmed from a deep-seated jealousy about losing her partner to someone else.”

Synonyms

• Envious
• Covetous
• Invidious
• Resentful
• Begrudging
• Suspicious
• Protective (in the sense of guarding against rivals)
• Possessive (in relationships)

Note: While “jealous” often implies a mix of envy and fear of losing something, “envious” typically only conveys the feeling of wanting something that belongs to someone else.