zeal
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- underzeal noun
- zealless adjective
Etymology
Origin of zeal
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English zele, from Late Latin zēlus “jealousy, rivalry,” from Greek zêlos
Example Sentences
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Her anger and zeal, Theroux said, stemmed from the Scientology doctrine that “the future of humanity and civilization” is in the hands of its believers.
From Salon
Tante Jans seized the pot and glared into it with righteous zeal.
From Literature
But the important difference comes in the fact that most of the country doesn’t share their zeal.
But many who served in the front lines maintained their revolutionary zeal, becoming more determined to sustain the regime Khomeini bequeathed to them.
"With the martyrdom of the supreme leader, his path and mission neither will be lost nor will be forgotten, on the other hand, they will be pursued with greater vigour and zeal," a presenter said.
From Barron's
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