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How do you spell Jealous?

Correct spelling

jealous

JEAL + OUS. Think: ZEAL with a J.

Why is jealous spelled this way?

The EALOUS ending is distinctive. The word comes from Old French jalous, and English added the E to distinguish it from other words.

Common misspellings of jealous

jellousjelousjealusjealouse

Example

He was jealous of her success.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell jealous?+
The correct spelling is "jealous". JEAL + OUS. Think: ZEAL with a J.
Is it jellous or jealous?+
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