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Synonyms
jeal·ous (jĕĺəs)

[Middle English jelous, from Old French gelos, jealous, zealous, from Vulgar Latin* zēlōsus, from Late Latin zēlus, zeal; see zeal.]

adjective 

  1. Fearful or wary of being supplanted; apprehensive of losing affection or position.
    1. Resentful or bitter in rivalry; envious: jealous of the success of others.
    2. Inclined to suspect rivalry.
  3. Having to do with or arising from feelings of envy, apprehension, or bitterness: jealous thoughts.
  4. Vigilant in guarding something: We are jealous of our good name.
  5. Intolerant of disloyalty or infidelity; autocratic: a jealous God.

derivatives

jeaĺous·ly
adverb
jeaĺous·ness
noun

synonyms:

jealous, covetous, envious These adjectives mean resentfully or painfully desirous of another's advantages: jealous of a friend's success; covetous of my neighbor's possessions; envious of their art collection.