Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Jealous

• (a.) Zealous; solicitous; vigilant; anxiously watchful.
• (a.) Apprehensive; anxious; suspiciously watchful.
• (a.) Exacting exclusive devotion; intolerant of rivalry.
• (a.) Disposed to suspect rivalry in matters of interest and affection; apprehensive regarding the motives of possible rivals, or the fidelity of friends; distrustful; having morbid fear of rivalry in love or preference given to another; painfully suspicious of the faithfulness of husband, wife, or lover.

Synonyms of Jealous

• Grabby
• Grasping
• Greedy
• Avaricious
• Covetous
• Green-Eyed
• Envious
• Prehensile
• Overjealous
• Suspicious
• Desirous
• Wishful

Antonyms of Jealous

• Undesirous
• Trusting
• Undesiring
• Trustful
• Contented
• Friendly
• Kindly
• Satisfied
• Well-Disposed

Homophones of Jealous