emulous

/em-yuh-luhs/US // ˈɛm yə ləs //UK // (ˈɛmjʊləs) //

虚无缥缈,虚弱的,虚无缥缈的,激动人心的

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective

1
- : desirous of equaling or excelling; filled with emulation: boys emulous of their fathers.
- : arising from or of the nature of emulation, as actions or attitudes.
- : Obsolete. jealous; envious.

adj.ambitious

Synonyms

It was not only in his academical pursuits, however, that he was emulous of distinction.
A rich man's easy smile over losses at play, merely taught his emulous troop to feel themselves poor devils in the pocket.
He seemed emulous to display every kind of virtue and gallantry that would render him amiable.'
The conflict will become one of ideas merely, an emulous peaceful contest for the prize of truth.
The dynasty of Abbad, emulous of the glories of Cordova, outshone all the other rulers of Spain in elegance and culture.