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zealous
adjective
Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; fervent.
Common - Frequently used in everyday language
Etymology
From Late Latin zelosus, from zelus "zeal, ardor," from Greek zelos "zeal, jealousy, ardor."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The zealous volunteers worked around the clock."
- 2.
"She was zealous in defending her principles."
- 3.
"His zealous pursuit of justice inspired others."
Related Vocabulary
Synonyms
passionateferventardenteagerenthusiastic
Related Words
devotedcommitteddedicatedintense
Fun Fact
The Zealots were a Jewish political movement in first-century Judea who opposed Roman rule. Their name came from their zealous adherence to Jewish law and willingness to fight for independence.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 7 letters (Z, E, A, L, O, U, S)
Scrabble Value: 16 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
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