B2adverbemotionsrelationships
US/ˈdʒel.əs.li/
UK/ˈdʒel.əs.li/
in a way that shows you are unhappy because someone has something you want
In context
She watched jealously as her friend received the award.
He jealously guarded the recipe and never shared it with anyone.
The children eyed the new toy jealously from across the room.
Words that go with jealously
adverb + verb
- jealously guardThe family jealously guards its privacy.
- jealously protectFarmers jealously protect their water rights.
verb + adverb
- watch jealouslyHe watched jealously as they danced together.
- defend jealouslyThe family defends its traditions jealously.
- look on jealouslyHer colleagues looked on jealously.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He guarded jealous his secret.Correct: He jealously guarded his secret.