adjective
- superlative form of jealous; most jealous; feeling the most resentment or anger toward a rival or competitor
- superlative form of jealous; most protective or vigilant in guarding something valued
Usage: archaic or poetic superlative; modern English typically uses 'most jealous' instead
Usage: archaic or poetic superlative
Examples
- He was the jealousest of all her suitors, always watching her closely.
- She remained the jealousest guardian of her family's secrets.
- Among the rivals, he proved the jealousest of his position.
- The jealousest lover cannot control another's heart.
- Of all the competitors, she was the jealousest of her reputation.