zealous

[ zel-uh s ]

/ ˈzɛl əs /

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adjective

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

Nearby words

zeal, zealand, zealot, zealotry, zealots, zealous, zealously, zeami, zeatin, zebec, zebedee

Origin of zealous

From the Medieval Latin word zēlōsus, dating back to 1520–30. See zeal, -ous

Related forms

zeal·ous·ly, adverbzeal·ous·ness, nounnon·zeal·ous, adjectivenon·zeal·ous·ly, adverb

non·zeal·ous·ness, nounun·der·zeal·ous, adjectiveun·der·zeal·ous·ly, adverbun·der·zeal·ous·ness, nounun·zeal·ous, adjectiveun·zeal·ous·ly, adverb

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“GNRD has zealously fought to eliminate abuse of Nepalese migrant workers in Qatar,” the organization said in a statement.
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The magazine paid an estimated $150,000 and zealously protected its copyright.
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It is difficult just to maintain in a world dedicated almost too zealously to the principle of creative destruction.
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Even if the lawyer thinks his client is guilty, he must defend him zealously.
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The other Nazarenes zealously continued the work of conversion in foreign places.
History of the Jews, Vol. II (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz
At length it fell under the eye of a Mr. Whatley, who instantly perceived its merit, and zealously spread the information.
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But Henrik was zealously bent upon Gabriele making this journey, which would be so extremely agreeable to her.
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The son promptly changed sides, and cooperated ably and zealously with the father.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay
They shook hands and talked, while Madame zealously eyed any chance person promenading the neighbourhood.
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British Dictionary definitions for zealously

zealous

/ (ˈzɛləs) /

adjective

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

Derived Formszealously, adverbzealousness, noun

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Word Origin and History for zealously

zealous

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1520s, from Medieval Latin zelosus (source of Italian zeloso, Spanish celoso), from zelus (see zeal). Related: Zealously, zealousness.

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