Synonyms for Jealous
Definition of jealous
- adjective
- 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"
- suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival; "a jealous lover"
4 synonyms found
Writing tips for "jealous"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like covetous, desirous, distrustful can replace "jealous" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Jealous" in song lyrics
See how jealous is used in real songs:
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"Walk an invisible city of lost clans and he's jealous"
Aesop Rock — Fascination -
"Some of ya girls is watchin and they probably get jealous"
Benzino f/ K.T., Prince, Smoke, Luv, Weirdo, O.T. — Throw Them 3's (Boston Niggaz) -
"I get the letters, pop pellets, these haters hella jealous"
Big Mike — Animal