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

  • (..) They deserve each other. What's that, Sherman? Tut? Give me a break. Bald, wears a skirt, and makeup. If I didn't know any better, Sherman, I would say you were jealous. Jealous? Of what? Tut's affection for Penny, of course. You think I like Penny? Mmm-hmm. (..)
    2014 Mr. Peabody & Sherman