adv ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a jealous manner.

   ""[…] I hope you find nothing risible in my complaisance?" replied his companion, something jealously."

Adverb

1. 1
   with jealousy; in an envious manner wordnet
2. 2
   with jealousy wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

covetouslycovetouslyenviously

Example

More examples

"She jealously guarded her husband and didn't let him talk to anybody."

Etymology

From jealous + -ly.

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