1. jealous, suspicious, envious, fearful; 2. delicate, nice, ticklish, difficult. Negozio —, a nice point, a ticklish affair. Bilancia gelosa, an exact balance. Strumento —, a dangerous instrument. Lancia gelosa, a boat that is easily overset.
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