A2 — Elementaryadjective
geloso
jealous, possessive
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
possessivoinvitiosoprotettivosospettosoossessivo
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
fiduciososerenoliberosicuro di sétranquillo
Usage note
'Geloso' covers both jealousy (fear of losing) and envy (wanting what others have). 'Possessivo' emphasises wanting to control/own. 'Invidioso' specifically means envious (wanting what others have). 'Sospettoso' means suspicious. 'Fiducioso' (antonym) means trusting.
Example
"È molto geloso: vuole sapere dove va la sua fidanzata ogni momento."
"He is very jealous: he wants to know where his girlfriend goes every moment."
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