Definition of Jealous
Jealous
Jeal·ous
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Feeling or showing an intense desire to possess or protect something, often due to fear of loss.
e.g. She became jealous when her boyfriend started talking to another girl.
(adjective)
a watchful guard of something; protective;
e.g. Helen is still jealous of her new position as a senior associate at the firm.
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