zealous
adjective
full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent.
zealously
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a word derived from
zealous.
Example Sentences
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Lumen has followed up with another comedy skit, including one about a company lawyer who zealously stops Seattleites from uttering the brand’s name.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
Trump, who got his professional start in his father's real estate development business, has zealously undertaken several renovations during his second term, including tearing down the east wing of the White House for a ballroom.
From Barron's ● Jun. 21, 2026
Jim: She very zealously guards her moderate image and her image as doing not just a lot for Maine but the most for Maine.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026
Not bad for someone who started his week in Northern Ireland by saying professional golf was "not a fulfilling life" and questioned "the point" of zealously pursuing victories.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2025
One group was all for pushing on zealously, and talked openly about reporting Mr. Hawkins himself for speaking like that.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
