Local English word record

jealous

adjective · 2 senses

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

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Examples

  • he was never covetous before he met her
  • jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions
  • envious of their art collection

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Synonyms

covetous, envious

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