Looking for the meaning of the word JEALOUS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of JEALOUS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Jealous
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French gelos, from medieval Latin zelosus (see zealous)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdʒɛləs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
feeling or showing an envious resentment of someone or their achievements, possessions, or perceived advantages
Short Definition:envious
Examples:- she was always jealous of me
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