emulously

Variant of emulous

emulous definition

emu·lous (em′yo̵̅o̅ ləs, -yə-)

adjective

  1. desirous of equaling or surpassing
  2. characterized or caused by emulation
  3. Obsolete jealous; envious

Etymology: L aemulus: see emulate

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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