emulous
pronunciation
How to pronounce emulous in British English:
UK ['emjʊləs]
How to pronounce emulous in American English:
US ['emjələs]
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- Adjective:
- characterized by or arising from emulation or imitation
- eager to surpass others
Word Origin
- emulous (adj.)
- "desirous of equaling or excelling," late 14c., from Latin aemulus "striving, rivaling," in a bad sense "envious, jealous," from aemulari "to rival" (see emulation). Related: Emulously.