Jealous Meaning

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Jealous

Meaning 1 : showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

    Example : jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions

    Synonyms : covetous,  envious
Meaning 2 : suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival

    Example : a jealous lover

    Synonyms : green-eyed,  overjealous