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Jealously - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

jealously

/ˈdʒɛləli/ /ˈdʒeləsli/

Definition:

Feeling or showing envy of someone's achievements or advantages.

Synonyms:

enviously, resentfully, covetously

Part of Speech:

adverb

Antonyms:

generously, indifferently

Common Collocations:

watch jealously, guard jealously, compete jealously

Derivatives:

jealous, jealousy

Usage Tips:

Use "jealously" to describe actions driven by envy, often with a negative connotation.

Common Phrases:

green with envy, jealousy rears its ugly head, burning with jealousy

Etymology:

From Old French 'jalous', meaning 'zealous or suspicious', derived from Latin 'zelosus'.

Examples:

  • 1. She jealously guarded her favorite toy from her siblings.
  • 2. He watched jealously as his friend received the award.
  • 3. They competed jealously for the manager's attention at work.
  • 4. She smiled but felt jealously toward her sister's success.

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