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| jeal·ous [ jélləss ] |
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1. envious: feeling bitter and unhappy because of another's advantages, possessions, or luck
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2. suspicious of rivals: feeling suspicious about a rival's or competitor's influence, especially in regard to a loved one
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3. watchful: possessively watchful of something
  keeps a jealous watch on his research
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4. demanding loyalty: demanding exclusive loyalty or adherence
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archaic
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a jealous god
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| [13th century. Via Old French gelos< Latin zelosus< Greek zēlos "jealousy, enthusiasm"] |
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| jeal·ous·ly adverb |
| jeal·ous·ness noun |
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