How Do You Spell JEALOUSLY?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛləsli] (IPA)

Jealously is a word that is often misspelled. Its correct spelling is J-E-A-L-O-U-S-L-Y. The IPA phonetic transcription for it is /ˈdʒɛləsli/. This word means feeling or showing envy or resentment toward someone or something. The -ously ending is derived from the adjective -ous that signifies having or possessing some quality. In this case, the word is derived from the adjective 'jealous', which means feeling or showing jealousy. It is important to spell words correctly as they convey meaning properly and help in effective communication.

JEALOUSLY Meaning and Definition

1. Jealousy is a complex and powerful emotion that arises from feelings of insecurity, fear, and possessiveness. It is a state of vigilance and distress that occurs when a person perceives a threat to their important relationships or possessions. Jealousy can manifest in various forms, such as romantic jealousy, where one may have intense feelings of envy, suspicion, or fear of losing their partner to another person.

   At its core, jealousy involves a deep sense of rivalry and a desire to protect what one believes is rightfully theirs. It often arises when individuals feel inadequate or inferior in comparison to others, leading to feelings of resentment or hostility. Jealousy can be fueled by a lack of trust, low self-esteem, or unresolved past experiences that create insecurities.

   This emotion can have significant impacts on both the individual experiencing it and their relationships. It can lead to possessiveness, controlling behavior, and attempts to restrict the actions or interactions of the perceived threat. Jealousy may also result in emotional distress, anxiety, and feelings of betrayal, further straining relationships and causing harm to one's overall emotional well-being.

   It is important to differentiate jealousy from healthy forms of protectiveness or concern for relationships. While jealousy may seem natural or instinctive at times, it is crucial to address and manage these emotions in a constructive manner, relying on open communication, trust-building, and self-reflection to address the underlying insecurities that contribute to jealousy.

Top Common Misspellings for JEALOUSLY *

• jelously 61.5384615%
• gelously 7.6923076%
• jealouly 7.6923076%
• jeaously 7.6923076%
• jeliously 7.6923076%
• jelousy 3.8461538%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for JEALOUSLY

• jeolousy
• jealoiusy
• jeaulousy
• jellousy
• jeously
• jalousey
• jealosuy
• gealousy
• jealosy
• calously
• zealiously
• jealiousy
• jealousof
• jeallousy
• jelousey
• jealiously
• jealoousy
• jealousey
• jelousley
• jealsousy
• jealouscy
• zelously
• jelousely
• feavously

Etymology of JEALOUSLY

The word "jealously" originates from the Old French term "jalousie", which was derived from the Late Latin word "zelosus", meaning "full of zeal" or "burning with intensity". This Latin term was in turn derived from the Greek word "zelos", which also signifies "zeal" or "ardent rivalry". Over time, the connotation of "jealousy" evolved to refer to feelings of envy or possessiveness, rather than just enthusiasm or fervor.

Similar spelling words for JEALOUSLY

• jealousy,
• jealous.