Adj. | 1. | jealous - showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages; "he was never covetous before he met her"; "jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions"; "envious of their art collection" |
2. | jealous - suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival; "a jealous lover" Synonyms: green-eyed, overjealous |