jealousy
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.jeal·ou·sy
noun \ˈje-lə-sē\ plural jeal·ou·sies
Definition of JEALOUSY
1
: a jealous disposition, attitude, or feeling
2
: zealous vigilance
See Examples of JEALOUSY
- petty jealousies among political rivals
- a marriage ruined by infidelity and jealousy
- He was driven crazy with jealousy.
- He was unable to control his jealousies.
First Known Use of JEALOUSY
13th century
Related to JEALOUSY
- Synonyms
- covetousness, enviousness, green-eyed monster, invidiousness, envy, resentment
Rhymes with JEALOUSY
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