jealously

Meanings

• noun

  A feeling of resentment and inordinate desire to possess what one believes to be rightfully due to another or others.

• noun

  The feeling of jealousy; envy.

• verb

  To feel or show jealousy.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jealously
covetously , possessively , enviously , zealously

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Variants

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jealous , jealously , jealousness , jealousnesses

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Forms

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jealousies, jealouslys

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Etymology

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Old French jalousie, from jaloux, jealous, envious. See jealous.

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Trivia

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1. Jealousy is often considered a negative emotion, but it can also be a motivating force for positive change.

2. The term 'green-eyed monster' is a metaphor for jealousy, originating from Shakespeare's 'Othello'.

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Related Concepts

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1. envy: Envy is a similar emotion to jealousy, but it focuses more on desiring what others have, rather than fearing they have what one does not.

2. resentment: Resentment is a feeling of indignation or persistent anger over a perceived injustice.

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Culture

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Jealousy is a complex emotion that has been explored extensively in literature, art, and music. It is a common theme in stories of love, betrayal, and power. For instance, Shakespeare's play 'Othello' explores the destructive consequences of jealousy.

How to Memorize "jealously"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a green-eyed monster, symbolizing jealousy. Imagine the monster's growling and hissing as it tries to possess something that isn't its own.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jealousy' with the feeling of a clenched fist or a knot in your stomach.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym JEALOUS: Justify, Evaluate, Accept, Let Go, Overcome, Substitute.

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