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zealoushaving or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈzeləs/

Korean meaning: 열정적인, 열성적인, 열심인

Korean pronunciation: 젤-러스 (강세: 젤)

Example Sentences

  • The zealous fan waited 12 hours in line just to get the singer's autograph.
  • My mom is so zealous about cleaning that she vacuums the carpet twice a day.
  • The zealous student studied for the exam even during lunch break.

zealous

ADJECTIVE

//ˈzeləs//

having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective

zealous concept
💡 Concept

Environmental activist showing intense enthusiasm

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zealous rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

He works zealously with the bellows, while others grow jealous!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈzeləs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈzeləs/

🌳Etymology

Rootzeal
Suffix--ous

Origin

From Greek 'zelos' meaning zeal or ardor, which entered English through Late Latin 'zelus' and Old French 'zele'. The word ultimately derives from the Greek concept of passionate devotion or rivalry.

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🎵Rhyme

jealousbellows
jealous
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📝Examples

The zealous fan waited 12 hours in line just to get the singer's autograph.

😄 Fun example

My mom is so zealous about cleaning that she vacuums the carpet twice a day.

The zealous student studied for the exam even during lunch break.

😄 Fun example

He was so zealous about his diet that he counted every single calorie, even in his chewing gum.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

enthusiasticpassionateferventardenteager

Antonyms

indifferentapatheticlukewarm

Related

zealzealotdevotiondedication