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View usage for: (ziːl) uncountable nounZeal is great enthusiasm, especially in connection with work, religion, or politics. ...his zeal for teaching. [+ for] Mr Lopez approached his task with a religious zeal. Synonyms: enthusiasm, passion, zest, fire More Synonyms of zeal (ziːl) nounfervent or enthusiastic devotion, often extreme or fanatical in nature, as to a religious movement, political cause, ideal, or aspiration Word origin C14: from Late Latin zēlus, from Greek zēlos (zil) noun intense enthusiasm, as in working for a cause; ardent endeavor or devotion; ardor; fervor SIMILAR WORDS: ˈpassion Word origin ME zele < LL(Ec) zelus, zeal, emulation < Gr zēlos, zeal, ardor < IE base * yā-, to be excited, praise > OSlav jaru, furious Examples of 'zeal' in a sentencezeal British English: zeal NOUN Zeal is great enthusiasm. ...his zeal for teaching. - American English: zeal
- Brazilian Portuguese: entusiasmo
- Chinese: > 热衷尤指对工作、宗教或政治的
- European Spanish: entusiasmo
- French: enthousiasme
- German: Eifer
- Italian: zelo
- Japanese: 熱意
- Korean: 열의
- European Portuguese: entusiasmo
- Latin American Spanish: entusiasmo
Chinese translation of 'zeal'Definition great enthusiasm or eagerness, esp. for a religious movement his zeal for teaching Synonyms Opposites indifference , apathy , coolness , passivity , stoicism , torpor , unresponsiveness Additional synonymsDefinition intense enthusiasm my ardour for football Synonyms enthusiasm, zeal, eagerness, earnestness, keenness, avidityDefinition strong attachment to or affection for someone or something I was impressed by his devotion to his family. Synonyms love, passion, affection, intensity, attachment, zeal, fondness, fervour, adoration, ardour, earnestnessthe voice of a woman speaking with breathless eagerness Synonyms passion, interest, enthusiasm, intensity, fervour, ardour, earnestness, keenness, heartiness, thirst, intentness Additional synonymsHe spoke with intense earnestness. Synonyms seriousness, resolution, passion, enthusiasm, warmth, gravity, urgency, zeal, sincerity, fervour, eagerness, ardour, keennessexamples of religious fanaticism Synonyms immoderation, enthusiasm, madness, devotion, dedication, zeal, bigotry, extremism, infatuation, single-mindedness, zealotry, obsessiveness, monomania, overenthusiasm Definition great intensity of feeling or belief an outbreak of religious fervour Synonyms ardour, passion, enthusiasm, excitement, intensity, warmth, animation, zeal, eagerness, vehemence, earnestness, fervency Definition passion and enthusiasm His punishing schedule seemed to dim his fire at times. Synonyms passion, force, light, energy, heat, spirit, enthusiasm, excitement, dash, intensity, sparkle, life, vitality, animation, vigour, zeal, splendour, verve, fervour, eagerness, dynamism, lustre, radiance, welly (slang), virtuosity, élan, ardour, brio, vivacity, impetuosity, burning passion, scintillation, fervency, pizzazz or pizazz (informal) Definition vigorous enjoyment Hers was a minor part, but she played it with gusto. Synonyms relish, enthusiasm, appetite, appreciation, liking, delight, pleasure, enjoyment, savour, zeal, verve, zest, fervour, exhilaration, brio, zing (informal) the keenness of the students Synonyms eagerness, passion, enthusiasm, intensity, zeal, zest, impatience, fervour, diligence, ardour, earnestness, ebullience, avidity, avidness Definition any strongly felt emotion Her eyes were blazing with passion. Synonyms emotion, feeling, fire, heat, spirit, transport, joy, excitement, intensity, warmth, animation, zeal, zest, fervour, eagerness, rapture, ardourDefinition liveliness shown in what a person does They played with spirit. Synonyms liveliness, energy, vigour, life, force, fire, resolution, enterprise, enthusiasm, sparkle, warmth, animation, zest, mettle, welly (slang), ardour, earnestness, brioDefinition great enthusiasm or liveliness He played with great style and verve. Synonyms enthusiasm, energy, spirit, life, force, punch (informal), dash, pep, sparkle, zip (informal), vitality, animation, vigour, zeal, gusto, welly (slang), get-up-and-go (informal), élan, brio, vivacity, liveliness, vim Definition affection or cordiality He greeted us both with warmth. Synonyms affection, feeling, love, goodwill, kindness, tenderness, friendliness, cheerfulness, amity (formal), cordiality, affability, kindliness, heartiness, amorousness, hospitableness, fondness, happinessAdditional synonymsDefinition invigorating or keen excitement or enjoyment He has a zest for life and a quick intellect. Synonyms enjoyment, love, appetite, relish, interest, joy, excitement, zeal, gusto, keenness, zing (informal), delectation |