zealous
adjective
full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent.
zealousness
-
a word derived from
zealous.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
His career in elected office began as a county official when he was only 28 years old, and he’s always espoused the political importance of compromise over zealousness.
From Seattle Times ● May 1, 2024
“The media’s zealousness to report must be balanced with the assurance that the fates of the accused are not predetermined before a jury considers the proof,” Ballin wrote.
From Washington Times ● May 19, 2023
In this beautiful and savagely hilly landscape, the young Tarrant took to running with a stubborn zealousness that quickly consumed him.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2022
As a general matter, we should salute this zealousness, not punish it, for fear of chilling representation of those who need it most.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 24, 2021
His zealousness, his uncontrolled luxuriance of passion, though partly attributable to his fevered and despondent condition of health, are lacking in dignity.
From The Silent Isle by Arthur Christopher Benson
