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jealous definition

jeal·ous (jel′əs)

adjective

  1. very watchful or careful in guarding or keeping jealous of one's rights
    1. resentfully suspicious of a rival or a rival's influence a husband jealous of other men
    2. resentfully envious
    3. resulting from such feelings a jealous rage
  3. Now Rare requiring exclusive loyalty the Lord is a jealous God

Etymology: ME jelous < OFr gelos < ML zelosus: see zeal

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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