emulous
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| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
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emulous (ˈɛmjʊləs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | desiring or aiming to equal or surpass another; competitive |
| 2. | characterized by or arising from emulation or imitation |
| 3. | archaic envious or jealous |
| [C14: from Latin aemulus rivalling; see | |
| 'emulously | |
| —adv | |
| 'emulousness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
emulous
late 14c., from L. aemulus, from aemulari (see emulation). Related: Emulously.
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Example sentences
In seeking military service, he was not emulous of military glory, but actuated by and abiding conviction of patriotic duty.
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