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zeloso.

jealous (careful in the protection of something one has or appreciates)

6 characters3 syllables approx.Português language

Meaning & usage

adj/zeˈlo.zu/Brazil/zɨˈlo.zu/Portugal
  1. jealous (careful in the protection of something one has or appreciates)

    comparable
  2. jealous; envious

    comparable
  3. zealous (exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion)

    comparable
Where this word comes from

From zelo (“zeal”) + -oso (“-ous”), from Ancient Greek ζήλος (zḗlos, “zeal; jealousy”). Piecewise doublet of cioso.

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