JEALOUS
(adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Jealous.
How to pronounce jealous:
US
Jealous - as an adjective satellite
Showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
Example: "He was never covetous before he met her"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
covetous13envious10Suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival
Example: "A jealous lover"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
green-eyedoverjealousJealous - as an adjective
Suspecting rivalry in love; troubled by worries that one might have been replaced in someone's affections; suspicious of a lover's or spouse's fidelity.
Protective, zealously guarding, careful in the protection of something one has or appreciates.
Example: "For you must not worship any other god, for the lord, whose name is jehovah, is a jealous god. —exodus 34:14 (net)"
Envious; feeling resentful or angered toward someone for a perceived advantage or success, material or otherwise.
Suspecting, suspicious.
Example Sentences
"She was jealous of her sister's success."
"He felt jealous when he saw his ex with someone else."
"The dog growled at the jealous neighbor."
"I can't help feeling jealous of their luxurious lifestyle."
"Her jealous behavior drove him away."
Word Game Points
Is JEALOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, jealous is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
JEALOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is JEALOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, jealous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordJEALOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is JEALOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, jealous is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordJEALOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
