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Meaning of word jealous from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Showing extreme cupidity. Painfully desirous of another's advantages.

Example : He was never covetous before he met her.
Jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions.
Envious of their art collection.

Synonyms : covetous, envious

Meaning : Suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival.

Example : A jealous lover.

Synonyms : green-eyed, overjealous