Jealous (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival; "a jealous lover".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages; "he was never covetous before he met her"; "jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions"; "envious of their art collection".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- He was never jealous before he met her, but now he's always envious of the attention she receives from others.
- Her rival's success in the business world made her jealous of the recognition and accolades she received.
- The struggling artist was jealous of his colleague's ability to effortlessly create masterpieces that sold for thousands of dollars.
- She was jealous of her friend's seemingly perfect life, complete with a loving family and a beautiful home.
- The man was jealous of his neighbor's brand new sports car and the attention it drew from the other neighbors.