jealous

/ˈd͡ʒɛ.ləs/adj
Elementary
1

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.

2

Protective; zealously guarding; careful in the protection of something (or someone) one has or appreciates, especially one's spouse or lover.

3

Envious; feeling resentful or angered toward someone for a perceived advantage or success, material or otherwise.

4

Suspicious; apprehensive.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing