emulous

adjective em·u·lous \ˈem-yə-ləs\

Definition of EMULOUS

a : inspired by or deriving from a desire to emulate

b : ambitious or eager to emulate

obsolete : jealous

— em·u·lous·ly adverb

— em·u·lous·ness noun

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