Meaning & use
jealously
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In a manner showing resentful envy of someone's achievements or advantages, or a possessive desire to protect something.
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He jealously guarded his collection of rare coins from prying eyes.
She watched jealously as her sister received all the attention.
A note on using this word
The word can describe either romantic jealousy or a more general possessive protectiveness, as in 'jealously guarding a secret.'
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possessivelyenviously
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