zealous
/'zeləs/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Marked by active interest and enthusiasm: Showing great energy, passion, or eagerness in pursuit of a cause, goal, or interest.
- Fervent; ardently devoted: Characterized by intense and earnest dedication.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- She was a zealous supporter of environmental causes.
- The team's zealous efforts led to the project's early completion.
- He approached his studies with a zealous attitude.
Advanced Usage
- "Zealous in (doing) something": Showing great enthusiasm for a specific activity.
- The volunteers were zealous in their pursuit of helping the community.
- "Zealous for something": Eagerly desiring or advocating for something.
- The reformers were zealous for change.
Variants and Related Words
- Zealously (adverb): In a zealous manner.
- He worked zealously to meet the deadline.
- Zeal (noun): Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.
- She tackled every task with incredible zeal.
- Overzealous (adjective): Too zealous in one's attitude or behavior.
- His overzealous criticism sometimes alienated his colleagues.
Synonyms
- Ardent: Very enthusiastic or passionate.
- Fervent: Having or displaying a passionate intensity.
- Passionate: Showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief.
- Eager: Strongly wanting to do or have something.
Antonyms
- Apathetic: Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
- Indifferent: Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.
- Lackadaisical: Lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- Zeal of the convert: The passionate enthusiasm of a new convert or someone who has recently adopted a cause.
- He argued with the zeal of the convert, having only recently become interested in politics.
Adjective
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marked by active interest and enthusiasm
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an avid sports fan
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