Entry Word: jealous

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 intolerant of rivalry or unfaithfulness <became jealous whenever she paid attention to anyone but him>

Synonyms possessive

Related Words controlling, demanding, grasping; covetous, envious, invidious, jaundiced; distrustful, mistrustful, suspicious

Phrases green with envy

Near Antonyms undemanding; tolerant, trustful, trusting, understanding

2 having or showing mean resentment of anotherʼs possessions or advantages <was jealous of his friend's great popularity with the girls> — see envious