jealous — feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒeləs/
Korean meaning: 질투하는, 시기하는
Korean pronunciation: 젤-러스 (강세: 젤)
Example Sentences
- I'm so jealous of people who can eat pizza without gaining weight!
- My cat gets jealous when I pet other animals.
- She was jealous of her sister's academic success.
jealous
ADJECTIVE//ˈdʒeləs//
feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages
💡 Concept
Envious of friend's new car
🎵 Rhyme
The jealous artist watches the zealous one shine.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈdʒeləs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdʒeləs/
🌳Etymology
Rootjealous
Origin
13세기 프랑스어에서 온 단어로, 원래는 '열정적인, 열심인'이라는 의미였다가 시간이 흐르면서 '질투'의 의미로 변화했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
zealousoverzealous
zealous
overzealous
🔗Collocations
jealous of
jealous boyfriend/girlfriend
feel jealous
jealous nature
jealous look
jealous rage
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“I'm so jealous of people who can eat pizza without gaining weight!”
😄 Fun example
“My cat gets jealous when I pet other animals.”
“She was jealous of her sister's academic success.”
😄 Fun example
“Don't be jealous of my awesome dance moves!”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
enviousresentfulcovetousgrudging
Antonyms
contentsatisfiedgenerous
Related
envyjealousysuspiciouspossessive
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