Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) A state of being jealous; a jealous attitude.
- (archaic, countable, uncountable) A state of being jealous; a jealous attitude.
Synonyms
heart-burning
invidia
jealous act
be jealous
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈd͡ʒɛləsi/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English jalousie, from Old French jalousie, equivalent to jealous + -y. Doublet of jalousie. Related also to zeal, zealous.
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