Jealous Similes
A classic or creative simile for Jealous - vivid comparisons you can use in writing, essays, and conversation. Browse the full list.
Frequently asked
What does "as jealous as" mean?
"As jealous as" is a simile - a comparison using "as" to make a quality vivid. When something is "as jealous as" something else, the speaker is using the second thing as a familiar example of jealousness, so the reader can picture the quality instead of just reading the word.
How many "as jealous as" similes are there?
SimileStack lists 1 simile for Jealous. Common ones include "As jealous as a Spaniard". The full list is on this page.
When should I use a "jealous" simile in writing?
Use a "jealous" simile when you want the reader to feel jealousness rather than just register the adjective. They work especially well in description, character work, and dialogue, where one well-chosen comparison can do the work of a whole paragraph.