jealous meaning and definition

JEALOUS adjective

Definition of jealous (adjective)

1. showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
   • "he was never covetous before he met her"; "jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions"; "envious of their art collection"
   • synonyms: covetous, envious
2. suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival
   • "a jealous lover"
   • synonyms: green-eyed, overjealous