jealously

B2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈdʒɛləsli/ See IPA manual

Freq #46965

Meanings

1

adv
In a way that carefully protects something you value.

They jealously guarded their family secrets.
2

adv
In a way that shows envy or resentment.

She watched jealously as her friend opened the gift.

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Synonyms

2 adv · in a way that shows envy or... covetously

Etymology

From jealous + -ly.

Topics

Describing Qualities

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