Checking saved dictionary data and trusted language sources. This will stop automatically if a source does not respond.
/ˈd͡ʒɛl.ə.si/ · noun
(countable, uncountable) 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.
Use jealousy when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Jealousy means (countable, uncountable) A state of being jealous; a jealous attitude..
Common synonyms include jealousness, green-eyed monster.
Possible antonyms include compersion.
Jealousy was, however, aroused among the English nobility at the favouritism shown the Dutch newcomer.
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.