Definition of jealously

jealouslyadverb

ghen tị

/ˈdʒeləsli//ˈdʒeləsli/

The word "jealously" is derived from the Old French word "gelos," which means "jealous." This Old French term is believed to have come from the Latin word "gelosus," which is itself derived from "gelare," meaning "to freeze" or "to ignite." This latter meaning may seem anomalous, but it's thought to refer to the intense passion and fiery emotions associated with jealousy. In Middle English, the word "jealously" emerged around the 14th century, initially meaning "fiercely" or "furiously." Over time, its meaning shifted to its modern connotation, "with jealousy" or "in a jealous manner." Despite its evolution, the core idea of intense passion and strong emotions remains at the heart of the word "jealously."

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in an angry or unhappy way because somebody you like or love is showing interest in somebody else

theo cách tức giận hoặc không vui vì ai đó bạn thích hoặc yêu đang thể hiện sự quan tâm đến người khác

Example:
  • Matt watched jealously as his girlfriend and Jake walked to class together.

    Matt ghen tị nhìn bạn gái mình và Jake cùng nhau đi đến lớp.

in an angry or unhappy way because you wish you had something that somebody else has

theo cách tức giận hoặc không vui vì bạn ước mình có thứ mà người khác có

Example:
  • She eyed Natalia jealously.

    Cô nhìn Natalia với vẻ ghen tị.

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in a way that is careful to keep or protect something that you have

theo cách cẩn thận để giữ hoặc bảo vệ thứ gì đó mà bạn có

Example:
  • a jealously guarded secret

    một bí mật được bảo vệ một cách ghen tị

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