Angol

jealously

gb/d͡ʒˈɛləsli/ us/d͡ʒˈɛləsli/
B2 Angol
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adverb B2 property
1

in a jealous romantic way

in a way that shows you are jealous about a partner

Használati minta: [do something] jealously; look at [someone] jealously; watch [someone] jealously
Gyakori hiba:
Learners often confuse jealously (fear of losing someone/something you have) with enviously (wanting what someone else has).
Szinonimák
possessively (Emphasizes wanting to control or keep someone.) | suspiciously (Highlights distrust rather than the feeling of jealousy itself.)
Antonimák
trustingly (Shows confidence rather than suspicion or jealousy.) | securely (Suggests feeling safe in the relationship.)
Szókapcsolatok
look jealously |watch jealously |eye (someone) jealously |stare jealously |react jealously |jealously check (someone’s) phone |jealously accuse |jealously cling |jealously monitor |jealously suspicious
Témák
emotions |relationships |daily_life
Példák
  • He watched her talk to her ex jealously.
  • She smiled, but her eyes flicked jealously toward his new colleague.
  • They argued because he reacted jealously whenever she went out with friends.
Példák tanulóknak
  • He looked at her jealously.
  • She spoke jealously about his friend.
adverb B2 property
2

in an envious, resentful way

in a way that shows you want what someone else has

Használati minta: [do something] jealously; look at [something] jealously
Gyakori hiba:
Jealously can mean “enviously” in general contexts, but in relationship contexts it usually means fear of losing someone.
Szinonimák
enviously (The most direct synonym for wanting what others have.) | resentfully (Adds a sense of bitterness or unfairness.)
Antonimák
admiringly (Focuses on respect rather than resentment.) | contentedly (Suggests being satisfied with what you have.)
Szókapcsolatok
jealously compare |look jealously at |jealously resent |jealously begrudge |jealously criticize |jealously compete |jealously notice |jealously dismiss |jealously evaluate |jealously comment
Témák
emotions |social_life |work
Példák
  • He looked jealously at his friend’s new car.
  • Some rivals spoke jealously about her rapid promotion.
  • They listened jealously as he described his holiday abroad.
Példák tanulóknak
  • I looked jealously at her new phone.
  • He spoke jealously about my success.
adverb C1 property
3

in a protective, possessive way

in a way that tries hard to protect something and not share it

Használati minta: jealously guard [something]; jealously protect [something]; keep [something] jealously
Gyakori hiba:
This sense is common with guard/protect/keep and often refers to information, rights, privacy, or traditions—not only romantic feelings.
Szinonimák
protectively (Stresses keeping something safe.) | closely (Often used for supervision/control, less emotional than jealously.)
Antonimák
openly (Implies making something available rather than restricting it.) | freely (Suggests willing sharing or easy access.)
Szókapcsolatok
jealously guarded |jealously guard |jealously protect |jealously keep |jealously preserve |jealously defend |jealously control |jealously maintained |jealously held |jealously protected
Témák
emotions |business |security
Példák
  • The company jealously guarded its customer data.
  • She jealously protected her privacy and rarely posted online.
  • The family recipe was kept jealously within the household.
Példák tanulóknak
  • They jealously guarded the secret.
  • She jealously protected her work.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
jealously
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɛləsli/
US/d͡ʒˈɛləsli/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
jeal - ously (2 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (jeal)
Szóalakok
Noun
  • Base: jealously
  • Plural: jealouslies
Szócsalád
Forms
jealouslies noun
Core family
jealous adjective B1 jealousy noun B1
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