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jealous

/dʒɛləs/ adjective · British & US
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What does jealous mean?

adjective

Feeling or showing envy of someone else's success, happiness, or possessions.

Example

"She felt jealous when her friend got the promotion."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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