Definition

The quality of wanting to be as good as someone else or to surpass them in achievement.

Example

Her emulousness drove her to work harder than her peers to achieve success.

Conversation

Have you ever felt a little bit of emulousness when you see others succeed?

Definitely! It makes me want to push myself harder.

Right? It's like a motivating force for improvement.

Absolutely, as long as it stays positive and doesn't turn into jealousy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Emulousness → It is formed from "emulous" (from Latin "aemulus", meaning rival or striving to excel) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "emulousness" refers to the quality of being eager to surpass or rival others.

Memory Tip

Think of 'striving to excel' ('aemulus') and remember that 'emulousness' means the quality of wanting to outdo others.

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