Answer: emulous

AnswerCrossword Clue
EMULOUSDesirous of equaling others.
EMULOUSStriving to excel.
EMULOUSDesirous of equaling.
EMULOUSEager to rival
EMULOUSRivalrous
emulousarising from or of the nature of emulation, as actions or attitudes
emulouseager to equal or surpass another
emulousdesirous of equaling or excelling; filled with emulation