jealous
Translation
jealous
Examples
He was jealous of his brother's success.
He was jealous of his brother's success.
She has a very jealous boyfriend.
She has a very jealous boyfriend.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) jealous ((of sb./sth.)) to feel resentful towards someone for an advantage they have She is jealous of her sister's beauty.
((a)) jealous ((person)) describing a possessive person Her ex-boyfriend was a very jealous person.
Similar Words
Synonyms: envious, possessive, covetous; Antonyms: trusting, content, secure.
Etymology
From Old French 'jalos', from Late Latin 'zelosus' meaning 'full of zeal', which came from Greek 'zēlos' (zeal, ardour).
Memory Tips
Remember: 'jealous' is when you fear losing something you have, while 'envious' is when you want something someone else has.