jelous

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old French jalous, gelus, from Late Latin zelosus.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /dʒɛˈluːs/, /dʒaˈluːs/, /dʒɛːˈluːs/

Adjective

jelous

  1. Jealous about a relationship; fearful about one's partner cheating.
  2. Heartless, ruthless, strong; having great might and little empathy.
  3. Loving, passionate; having much love or passion.
  4. (rare) Bearing envy; jealous; resentful of another's possessions or status.
  5. (rare) Paranoid; having suspicion or mistrust.
  6. (rare) Diligent, anxious, protective.

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