jealously

• Adverb, das 'eifersüchtig' oder 'neidisch' bedeutet, oft in Bezug auf die Vorteile, den Besitz oder die Beziehungen anderer; es kann auch ein beschützendes oder besitzergreifendes Verhalten ausdrücken, etwa beim eifersüchtigen Bewachen von etwas.

An adverb meaning "in a jealous manner" or "with envy or resentment toward someone's advantages, possessions, or relationships." It can also imply a protective or possessive attitude, as in guarding something carefully.

1. With envyB2formal

   In a way that shows resentment or envy towards someone else's advantages or possessions.

   Neidisch

   • She looked jealously at her friend's new car.
   • He jealously guarded his position in the company.
   • They jealously watched their rival's success.

   Synonymecovetouslyenviouslygrudginglyresentfully

2. ProtectivelyB2formal

   In a way that shows a strong desire to keep something for oneself.

   Eifersüchtig bewahrend

   • The artist jealously protected his creative process.
   • She jealously kept her personal diary locked away.
   • He jealously guarded the secret recipe.

   Synonymepossessivelyprotectively

   Antonymegenerouslyunselfishly