English dictionary

emulous

/'/E/m/j//@/l/@/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

characterized by or arising from emulation or imitation

adj.pert

Source: WordNet 3.0
Ambitiously desirous to equal or even to excel another; eager to emulate or vie with another; desirous of like excellence with another; -- with <i>of</i>; as, <i>emulous</i> of another's example or virtues.

adjective

Source: webster1913