English · Emotions & Feelings
jealous
ˈdʒeləs
[ˈdʒeləs]
resentful of another's advantages
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Feeling envy toward someone or fearful of losing affection.
Example
He felt jealous when his friend got the prize.
He felt jealous when his friend got the prize.
Etymology
From Old French 'jalous', from Late Latin 'zelosus' meaning 'full of zeal'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for both envy of possessions and fear in relationships.
Literary Heritage
In Shakespeare's Othello, jealousy is famously called 'the green-eyed monster'.