jealous

Definition

  • adjective: feeling or showing jealousy
  • adjective: intolerant of rivalry or unfaithfulness
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: suspicious, anxious, envious

Examples

  • Some of his old friends are 'jealous' [='envious'] 'of' his success. = Some of his old friends are 'jealous of' him because of his success.

  • She became very 'jealous' whenever he talked to other women.

  • He 'jealously' accused his wife of flirting with other men.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Oh, come on! Don't be sad on it, she's passed. There, she's gone. Freak! Come here! I'm gonna tell mommy! You're freak! She's jealous. She's ordinary and you're special. - Hi, I'm James. - Hi, I'm Lily. The prophecy did not refer to a woman. (..)
    2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2