Full of emulation; emulous. Const. of.

Ambitious, emulous.

Of the nature of emulation.

Of actions, feelings, etc.: Proceeding from, or of the nature of, emulation or rivalry. †Also, zealous, earnest (obsolete).

Belonging to competitors or competition; characterized by or subject to competition; competitive.

That tends to emulation; disposed to rival, copy, or compete with. Const. of Also figurative.

Of an action, situation, etc.: characterized by rivalry.

Of, pertaining to, or characterized by competition; organized on the basis of competition.

Characterized by competition; competitive; conflictual.