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Jealous

adjective
/ˈdʒel.əs/

Meaning

feeling envious or resentful; possessive of someone's attention or affection
Feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages.

Example Sentences

She felt jealous when her friend got promoted.

She was jealous of her friend's success.

Example Expressions

green with envy

Synonyms

envious, resentful, covetous, possessive
Entry 1
envious, resentful, covetous, possessive
Entry 2
envious, resentful, covetous, possessive

Antonyms

content, satisfied, generous, unenvious, trusting, confident
Entry 1
content, satisfied, generous, unenvious
Entry 2
content, trusting, confident

Collocations

jealous husband, feel jealous, jealous rage, jealous nature, jealous of, jealous streak
Entry 1
jealous husband, feel jealous, jealous rage, jealous nature
Entry 2
jealous of, feel jealous, jealous streak

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soft and limp; lacking firmness; drooping
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