A2 — Elementaryadjective
geloso
jealous
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
invidiosopossessivosospettosorisentitoinsicuro
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
fiduciososerenosicurogenerosotranquillo
Usage note
'Geloso' is jealous (of a relationship/possession). 'Invidioso' is envious (of what someone else has). 'Possessivo' describes a controlling jealous personality.
Example
"Era gelosa di ogni momento che lui passava con gli amici."
"She was jealous of every moment he spent with friends."
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