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Zealous

Verb / ˈzelʌs / Another word for zealous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having or showing zeal; filled with or motivated by enthusiastic devotion to a cause, ideal, or goal

Synonyms & similar words

avid enthusiastic passionate ardent fervent fanatical intense earnest eager devoted committed dedicated fierce violent vehement strong-willed forceful powerful energetic rabid fiery

Example sentences

  1. He was zealous about his work and spent countless hours perfecting his craft.
  2. She showed a zealous determination to succeed in her studies.
  3. The team's zealous efforts paid off when they won the championship.
  4. He was a zealous advocate for the environment and worked tirelessly to protect it.
  5. Her zealous devotion to her family never wavered.

Quotes

  • Let us be zealous in nothing so much as in following our holy faith, and serving God.
  • Zeal without knowledge is like fire without light.
  • Zeal is a volcano, the peak of which the grass of indecisiveness does not grow.

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