<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>feeling resentment against someone because of that person's rivalry, success, or advantages (often followed by of): He was jealous of his rich brother.</li><li>feeling resentment because of another's success, advantage, etc. (often followed by of): He was jealous of his brother's wealth.</li><li>characterized by or proceeding from suspicious fears or envious resentment: a jealous rage; jealous intrigues.</li><li>inclined to or troubled by suspicions or fears of rivalry, unfaithfulness, etc., as in love or aims: a jealous husband.</li><li>solicitous or vigilant in maintaining or guarding something: The American people are jealous of their freedom.</li><li>intolerant of unfaithfulness or rivalry: The Lord is a jealous God.</li></ul>