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rivalrous

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective rivalrous has 1 sense
  1. emulous, rivalrous - eager to surpass others
    Antonym: noncompetitive (indirect, via competitive)

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rivalrous

Definition: relating to or characterized by rivalry

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense 1: involving competition and rivalry

Usage: The rivalrous nature of the game made it intense and exciting.

Example sentence 1: The two tennis players engaged in a rivalrous match to prove their skills on the court.

Example sentence 2: The rivalrous atmosphere in the workplace led to employees constantly trying to outdo each other.

Sense 2: requiring exclusive possession or consumption

Usage: The rivalrous nature of the resource meant that only one person could benefit from it at a time.

Example sentence 1: The limited number of hotel rooms created a rivalrous situation among tourists competing for accommodations.

Example sentence 2: The scarcity of water in the desert made it a rivalrous resource for those living in the area.

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