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emulous

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em·u·lous  (my-ls)
adj.
1. Eager or ambitious to equal or surpass another.
2. Characterized or prompted by a spirit of rivalry.
3. Obsolete Covetous of power or honor; envious.
[From Latin aemulus; see aim- in Indo-European roots.]
emu·lous·ly adv.
emu·lous·ness n.
emulous [ˈɛmjʊləs]
adj
1. desiring or aiming to equal or surpass another; competitive
2. characterized by or arising from emulation or imitation
3. Archaic envious or jealous
[from Latin aemulus rivalling; see emulate]
emulously  adv
emulousness  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.emulous - characterized by or arising from emulation or imitation
2.emulous - eager to surpass others
rivalrous
competitive, competitory - involving competition or competitiveness; "competitive games"; "to improve one's competitive position"
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