emulous

[ em-yuh-luhs ]

adjective

1. desirous of equaling or excelling; filled with emulation:

   boys emulous of their fathers.

2. arising from or of the nature of emulation, as actions or attitudes.
3. Obsolete. jealous; envious.

emulous

/ ˈɛmjʊləs /

adjective

1. desiring or aiming to equal or surpass another; competitive
2. characterized by or arising from emulation or imitation
3. archaic.
   envious or jealous

Derived Forms

• ˈemulously, adverb
• ˈemulousness, noun

Other Words From

• emu·lous·ly adverb
• emu·lous·ness noun
• non·emu·lous adjective
• non·emu·lous·ly adverb
• non·emu·lous·ness noun
• un·emu·lous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of emulous¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin aemulus “vying with”; -ulous

Word History and Origins

Origin of emulous¹

C14: from Latin aemulus rivalling; see emulate

Example Sentences

It was not only in his academical pursuits, however, that he was emulous of distinction.

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A rich man's easy smile over losses at play, merely taught his emulous troop to feel themselves poor devils in the pocket.

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He seemed emulous to display every kind of virtue and gallantry that would render him amiable.'

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The conflict will become one of ideas merely, an emulous peaceful contest for the prize of truth.

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The dynasty of Abbad, emulous of the glories of Cordova, outshone all the other rulers of Spain in elegance and culture.

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