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(zeləs) adjectiveSomeone who is zealous spends a lot of time or energy in supporting something that they believe in very strongly, especially a political or religious ideal. She was a zealous worker for charitable bodies. He was a recent Catholic convert, and very zealous. Synonyms: enthusiastic, passionate, earnest, burning More Synonyms of zealous zealously graded adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] Details of its past activities were zealously guarded. zealous in British English (ˈzɛləs) adjectivefilled with or inspired by intense enthusiasm or zeal; ardent; fervent Derived forms zealously (ˈzealously) adverb zealousness (ˈzealousness) noun zealous in American English (ˈzɛləs) adjective full of, characterized by, or showing zeal; ardently devoted to a purpose; fervent; enthusiastic Derived forms zealously (ˈzealously) adverb zealousness (ˈzealousness) noun Word origin ML zelosus < LL(Ec) zelus: see zeal Examples of 'zealous' in a sentencezealous In other languageszealous British English: zealous ADJECTIVE Someone who is zealous spends a lot of time or energy in supporting something that they believe in very strongly. She was a zealous worker for charity. - American English: zealous
- Brazilian Portuguese: zeloso
- Chinese: > 热衷的尤指对政治或宗教理想
- European Spanish: entusiasta
- French: assidu
- German: eifrig
- Italian: zelante
- Japanese: 熱心な
- Korean: 열성적인
- European Portuguese: zeloso
- Latin American Spanish: entusiasta
Definition extremely eager or enthusiastic She was a zealous worker for charitable bodies. Synonyms devoted militant fervid swivel-eyed (slang) Opposites indifferent , apathetic , unenthusiastic , cold , cool , low-key , lacklustre , listless , languorous , lackadaisical , torpid , unimpassioned, half-hearted Additional synonymsDefinition intensely enthusiastic an ardent opponent of the war Synonyms enthusiastic, keen, eager, avid, zealous, keen as mustard Definition intense I had a burning ambition to become a journalist. Synonyms intense, passionate, earnest, eager, frantic, frenzied, ardent, fervent, impassioned, zealous, vehement, all-consuming, fervid Definition very keen to have or do something He looked at the crowd of eager faces around him. Synonyms keen, interested, earnest, intense, enthusiastic, passionate, ardent, avid, fervent, zealous, fervid, keen as mustard, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal) - zap
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Additional synonymsDefinition serious and sincere, often excessively so Despite their earnest efforts, they failed to win support. Synonyms determined, firm, dogged, constant, urgent, intent, persistent, ardent, persevering, resolute, heartfelt, zealous, vehement, wholeheartedDefinition excessively enthusiastic As a boy he was a fanatical patriot. Synonyms obsessive, burning, wild, mad, extreme, enthusiastic, passionate, frenzied, visionary, fervent, zealous, bigoted, rabid, immoderate, overenthusiastic, swivel-eyed (slang) Definition intensely sincere and passionate a fervent admirer of her work Synonyms ardent, earnest, enthusiastic, fervid, passionate, warm, excited, emotional, intense, flaming, eager, animated, fiery, ecstatic, devout, heartfelt, impassioned, zealous, vehement, perfervid (literary) Definition full of emotion He made an impassioned appeal for peace. Synonyms intense, heated, passionate, warm, excited, inspired, violent, stirring, flaming, furious, glowing, blazing, vivid, animated, rousing, fiery, worked up, ardent, inflamed, fervent, ablaze, vehement, fervid Definition fond of a keen amateur photographer Synonyms eager, earnest, spirited, devoted, intense, fierce, enthusiastic, passionate, ardent, avid, fervent, impassioned, zealous, ebullient, wholehearted, fervid, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal) Definition capable of or revealing intense emotion He made a passionate speech about his commitment to peace. Synonyms emotional, excited, eager, enthusiastic, animated, strong, warm, wild, intense, flaming, fierce, frenzied, ardent, fervent, heartfelt, impassioned, zealous, impulsive, vehement, impetuous, fervid Definition fanatical the rabid state media Synonyms fanatical, extreme, irrational, fervent, zealous, bigoted, intolerant, narrow-minded, intemperate, swivel-eyed (slang) Definition showing liveliness or courage He wanted merely to provoke a spirited debate. Synonyms lively, vigorous, energetic, animated, game, active, bold, sparkling, have-a-go (informal), courageous, ardent, feisty (informal), plucky, high-spirited, sprightly, vivacious, spunky (informal), mettlesome, (as) game as Ned Kelly (Australian, slang) |