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JEALOUS

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Jealous.

How to pronounce jealous:

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Jealous - as an adjective satellite

Showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

Example: "He was never covetous before he met her"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
covetousenvious

Suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival

Example: "A jealous lover"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
green-eyedoverjealous

Jealous - as an adjective

Suspecting rivalry in love; troubled by worries that one might have been replaced in someone's affections; suspicious of a lover's or spouse's fidelity.

Protective, zealously guarding, careful in the protection of something one has or appreciates.

Example: "For you must not worship any other god, for the lord, whose name is jehovah, is a jealous god. —exodus 34:14 (net)"

Envious; feeling resentful or angered toward someone for a perceived advantage or success, material or otherwise.

Suspecting, suspicious.

Example Sentences

"She was jealous of her sister's success."
"He felt jealous when he saw his ex with someone else."
"The dog growled at the jealous neighbor."
"I can't help feeling jealous of their luxurious lifestyle."
"Her jealous behavior drove him away."
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Word Game Points

Is JEALOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, jealous is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

JEALOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is JEALOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, jealous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
JEALOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is JEALOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, jealous is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
JEALOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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