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jealous
jealous
/ˈdʒɛləs/
adjective
(
)
Showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
(
covetous
,
envious
,
jealous
)
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
He was never covetous before he met her
he was never covetous before he met her
Jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions
jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions
Envious of their art collection
envious of their art collection
(
)
Suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival
(
green-eyed
,
overjealous
,
jealous
)
suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival
A jealous lover
a jealous lover
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