Jelous vs. Jealous — What's the Difference?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Published on September 27, 2023
"Jelous" is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "jealous," referring to a feeling of envy or suspicion.
Which is correct: Jelous or Jealous
How to spell Jealous?
Jelous
Incorrect Spelling
Jealous
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Jelous and Jealous
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Key Differences
Recall "ous" is a common suffix in English, e.g., "famous," "curious."
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Think of the word "seal" – if a seal gets jealous, it's "jeal-ous."
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“Jeal” rhymes with “deal” – and you wouldn’t want a “dealous” deal.
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Remember the "ea" as in "peanut" – both have "ea" in the middle.
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Envision someone "eagerly" feeling jealous – both contain "ea."
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Definitions
Jealous
Suspicious or fearful of being replaced in a position or affection.
He was jealous when she talked to other guys.
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Jealous
Intolerant of rivalry or unfaithfulness.
She was jealous in her relationships.
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Jealous
Possessive and watchful in maintaining or guarding something.
She was jealous of her rights.
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Jealous
Fearful or wary of losing one's position or situation to someone else, especially in a sexual relationship
Her new boyfriend was jealous of her male friends.
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Jealous
Envious or resentful of the good fortune or achievements of another
I felt jealous when my coworker got a promotion. See Usage Note below.
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Jealous
Having to do with or arising from feelings of apprehension, bitterness, or envy
Jealous thoughts.
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Jealous
Suspecting rivalry in love; troubled by worries that one might have been replaced in someone's affections; suspicious of a lover's or spouse's fidelity.
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Jealous
Protective; zealously guarding; careful in the protection of something (or someone) one has or appreciates, especially one's spouse or lover.
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Jealous
Envious; feeling resentful or angered toward someone for a perceived advantage or success, material or otherwise.
I'm jealous because I'm single.
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Jealous
Zealous; solicitous; vigilant; anxiously watchful.
I have been very jealous for the Lord God of hosts.
How nicely jealous is every one of us of his own repute!
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Jealous
Apprehensive; anxious; suspiciously watchful.
'This doing wrong creates such doubts as these,Renders us jealous and disturbs our peace.
The people are so jealous of the clergy's ambition.
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Jealous
Demanding exclusive devotion; intolerant of rivalry.
Thou shalt worship no other God; for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.
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Jealous
Disposed to suspect rivalry in matters of interest and affection; apprehensive regarding the motives of possible rivals, or the fidelity of friends; distrustful; having morbid fear of rivalry in love or preference given to another; painfully suspicious of the faithfulness of husband, wife, or lover.
If the spirit of jealousy come upon him, and he be jealous of his wife.
To both these sisters have I sworn my love:Each jealous of the other, as the stungAre of the adder.
It is one of the best bonds, both of chastity and obedience, in the wife, if she think her husband wise; which she will never do if she find him jealous.
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Jealous
Showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages;
He was never covetous before he met her
Jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions
Envious of their art collection
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Jealous
Suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival;
A jealous lover
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Jealous
Feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages.
She was jealous of her sister's fame.
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FAQs
Which vowel is used before jealous?
The indefinite article "a" is used before "jealous."
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What is the root word of jealous?
The root originates from the Old French word "gelos."
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What is the plural form of jealous?
Adjectives like jealous don't have plural forms.
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Is jealous a negative or positive word?
Generally negative, describing envy or suspicion.
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Why is it called jealous?
The term "jealous" comes from the Middle English word "gelous," which is derived from Old French "gelos" meaning zealous, envious.
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What is the verb form of jealous?
Jealous is an adjective. There isn't a direct verb form, but "envy" is a related verb.
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Which preposition is used with jealous?
"Of" is commonly used, as in "jealous of someone."
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Which article is used with jealous?
Both "a" and "the" can be used depending on the context.
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Which conjunction is used with jealous?
Any common conjunction can be used depending on the sentence context.
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What is the singular form of jealous?
Jealous is an adjective and doesn't have a singular or plural form.
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Is jealous a vowel or consonant?
Jealous is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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What is a stressed syllable in jealous?
The first syllable, "jeal-," is stressed.
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Is jealous an abstract noun?
No, it's an adjective describing a state or feeling.
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Which determiner is used with jealous?
Various determiners like "my," "her," "this," etc., can be used.
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What is the first form of jealous?
Not applicable, as jealous is an adjective and doesn't have verb forms.
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Is the jealous term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but can be used metaphorically.
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How is jealous used in a sentence?
She became jealous when he spoke to other girls.
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Fiza RafiqueFiza Rafique is a skilled content editor at AskDifference.com, where she meticulously refines and enhances written pieces. Drawing from her vast editorial expertise, Fiza ensures clarity, accuracy, and precision in every article. Passionate about language, she continually seeks to elevate the quality of content for readers worldwide.
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
