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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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
It’s not surprising that people are so zealously screening incoming calls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 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
“To do otherwise would mean compromising our ability to zealously advocate for all of our clients and capitulating to unconstitutional government coercion, which is simply not in our DNA.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 2, 2025
“He won’t get back into his bed,” Nurse Cramer reported zealously in an injured tone.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
