Meaning of the word jealous in English
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jealous
US /ˈdʒel.əs/
UK /ˈdʒel.əs/
Adjective
1.
feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages
Example:
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She felt jealous of her friend's new car.
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He was jealous of his brother's success.
2.
fiercely protective or vigilant of one's rights or possessions
Example:
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He is very jealous of his privacy.
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The dog was jealous of its bone and wouldn't let anyone near it.
3.
intolerant of rivalry or unfaithfulness
Example:
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A jealous husband might check his wife's phone.
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She was jealous of his attention to other women.
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