Meaning
jealously, guardedly
- in a watchful, possessive, or fiercely protective manner
- with envy or feelings of jealousy
In a sentence
Mia nonna custodisce gelosamente le sue antiche ricette di famiglia.
My grandmother jealously guards her old family recipes.
Perché conservi quel segreto così gelosamente da tanti anni?
Why do you keep that secret so guardedly for so many years?
Non condivide i suoi progetti e li protegge gelosamente.
He does not share his projects and guards them jealously.
Usage notes
- Most frequently used in the positive sense of keeping or guarding something precious carefully.
- Typically modifies verbs like 'custodire', 'conservare', or 'proteggere'.