Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
jelous. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
jelous, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
jelous in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
jelous you have here. The definition of the word
jelous will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
jelous, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Middle English
Etymology
From Old French jalous, gelus, from Late Latin zelosus.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /d͡ʒɛˈluːs/, /d͡ʒaˈluːs/, /d͡ʒɛːˈluːs/
Adjective
jelous
- Jealous about a relationship; fearful about one's partner cheating.
- Heartless, ruthless, strong; having great might and little empathy.
- Loving, passionate; having much love or passion.
- (rare) Bearing envy; jealous; resentful of another's possessions or status.
- (rare) Paranoid; having suspicion or mistrust.
- (rare) Diligent, anxious, protective.
Derived terms
Descendants
References