jealousy
nouncommon in dialogue
- //ˈd͡ʒɛl.ə.si//
A state of being jealous; a jealous attitude.
noun
- 1
A state of being jealous; a jealous attitude.
Jealousy was, however, aroused among the English nobility at the favouritism shown the Dutch newcomer.
[…]the jealousy of his foes of each other's share in the booty[…].
He knew what it was like to feel jealousy over the possessions of others... he'd never thought he could make someone feel the same. He didn't want to make someone feel the same. [...] "I want one for myself." Quentin's smile faded.
- 2
archaicA state of being jealous; a jealous attitude. A close concern for someone or something, solicitude, vigilance.
For euer I supoosed that he had ben to yonge and to tendyr to take vpon hym these aduentures / And therfore by my wille I wold haue dryuen hym aweye for Ialousy that I had of his lyf / for it maye be no yong knyghtes dede that shal enchyeue this aduenture to the ende
Etymology
From Middle English jalousie, from Old French jalousie, equivalent to jealous + -y. Doublet of jalousie. Related also to zeal, zealous. Displaced native Old English æfest and Old English nīþ.
Forms
- plural
- jealousies
jealousy · A state of being jealous; a jealous attitude.
jean · Denim.Jean · A female given name from French.jeanette · A coarse jean fabric, used for linings.