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zealous

[ zel-uhs ]
/ ˈzɛl əs /
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adjective

full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent.

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Origin of zealous

First recorded in 1520–30; from Medieval Latin zēlōsus; see origin at zeal, -ous

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Words nearby zealous

Zea, zeal, Zealand, zealot, zealotry, zealous, Zeami, zeatin, zeaxanthin, zebec, Zebedee
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Words related to zealous

avid, fanatical, impassioned, dedicated, earnest, rabid, ardent, passionate, fervent, afire, antsy, burning, devoted, eager, fanatic, fervid, fired, frenetic, hot, itchy

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British Dictionary definitions for zealous

zealous
/ (ˈzɛləs) /

adjective

filled with or inspired by intense enthusiasm or zeal; ardent; fervent

Derived forms of zealous

zealously, adverbzealousness, noun
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