jeal·ous (j l  s)adj. 1. Fearful or wary of being supplanted; apprehensive of losing affection or position. 2. a. Resentful or bitter in rivalry; envious: jealous of the success of others. b. Inclined to suspect rivalry. 3. Having to do with or arising from feelings of envy, apprehension, or bitterness: jealous thoughts. 4. Vigilant in guarding something: We are jealous of our good name. 5. Intolerant of disloyalty or infidelity; autocratic: a jealous God. [Middle English jelous, from Old French gelos, jealous, zealous, from Vulgar Latin *z  l sus, from Late Latin zlus, zeal; see zeal.]jeal ous·ly adv.jeal ous·ness n.Synonyms: jealous, covetous, envious These adjectives mean resentfully or painfully desirous of another's advantages: jealous of a friend's success; covetous of my neighbor's possessions; envious of their art collection. |
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