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zealously

zealously

5 5.4
Doing something with great energy and strong interest
  • adverb
  • /ˈziːələsli/
translation icon : con entusiasmo
  • He studied zealously for the exam, putting in many hours to ensure he passed.
  • zealously represent your client
  • represent your client zealously
  • zealously seek

And the system doesn't prosecute those folks zealously, right?

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Examples

  • And here was our accountant, zealously toiling away!

    Fiction book (1996)
  • Nationwide's requirement to represent the defendant means that any lawyers it hires are required to zealously defend the defendant.

    Blog text (5)
  • Should zealously represent his client within the bounds of the law!

  • We will practice our profession with a continuing awareness that our role is to zealously advance the legitimate interests of our clients.

    Academic text (1998)
  • But so is your belief, which you keep zealously promoting on SOTT.

    Blog text (32)
  • Well, then, God must indeed be smiling because His Commandments were being so zealously executed.

    Academic text (1999)
  • When I was counseling caution in bringing claims, I was not suggesting that you should not zealously represent your client.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Albert's parents zealously accept their role as advocates for their son, especially around issues related to therapies.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Then as now, specialized healers zealously guarded their botanical remedies as personal intellectual property.

    Academic text (2018)
  • A colossal superpower, arrogant and rarely challenged, it failed to appreciate how zealously Singapore guards its sovereignty.

    Academic text (2003)

Synonyms

like crazy
vszealously
  • Informal
86 7.8

With a lot of energy and very quickly

is more formal and centered on committed enthusiasm
vigorously
vszealously
76 3.4

In a strong, energetic way showing a lot of effort

adds enthusiastic devotion rather than only physical force
eagerly
vszealously
67 1.3

In a way that shows strong interest and excitement about something

is deeper, driven by sustained commitment not just readiness
passionately
vszealously
66 2.8

In a way that shows very strong feelings and great excitement

places slightly more weight on energetic drive than feeling
wholeheartedly
vszealously
57 4.6

Completely and sincerely, with full support and no doubts

is more energetic and forceful rather than simply sincere
vehemently
vszealously
  • Formal
41 7.4

To speak or act with strong feeling and force

leans more toward zealous positive energy than forceful anger
enthusiastically
vszealously
37 3.5

In a way that shows strong interest and excitement

is more driven by strong committed energy
fervently
vszealously
19 5.4

In a way that shows strong belief or feeling

leans more toward energetic action than purely feeling
feverishly
vszealously
13 5.1

In a way that shows very fast, nervous energy because of strong excitement or worry

is less frenzied and more purposefully energetic
energetically
vszealously
8 3.0

In a lively and eager way

adds strong enthusiastic feeling to that energetic action
avidly
vszealously
7 3.9

In a way that shows strong interest and excitement

focuses more on forceful commitment than simple interest
ardently
vszealously
7 4.9

In a way that shows strong feeling and great enthusiasm

emphasizes vigorous enthusiasm rather than just emotional depth
voraciously
vszealously
5 5.9

With strong hunger for food or learning

is broader, showing committed energy beyond mere appetite
like a demon
vszealously
4 7.4

To do something with great energy and effort

is similarly strong but more focused on positive devotion
effusively
vszealously
1 7.4

In a very warm and emotional way that shows strong feeling

is more controlled and purpose driven rather than excessive
exuberantly
vszealously
1 5.1

In a lively, excited way

leans more toward dedicated, goal directed energy
lustily
vszealously
1 4.7

With strong, healthy energy and enthusiasm

is more about committed enthusiasm than purely physical vigor
zestfully
vszealously
1 6.0

To do something with a lot of energy and joy

is more about zealous commitment than playful zest
ebulliently
vszealously
1 7.7

In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness

is more focused on committed effort than cheerful liveliness
spiritedly
vszealously
1 5.1

In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement

is stronger in single-minded commitment than mere spirit
zestily
vszealously
1 5.3

In a lively and excited way

places more emphasis on determined enthusiasm than light zest
fervidly
vszealously
8.2

With strong, excited feeling for something

is less extreme emotionally and more purposefully active
fierily
vszealously
7.4

In a way that shows strong feeling and energy

is more about sustained energetic support than burning emotion
evangelically
vszealously
7.2

In a way that shows strong, active enthusiasm for a belief or cause

is similar but can apply widely beyond beliefs or causes
evangelistically
vszealously
8.4

To talk with strong feeling to persuade others about a belief or cause

is broader, applying enthusiastic energy to many goals

Antonyms

Showing no interest or care

In a way that shows no interest or energy

How Zealous

fanatically
4 7.0
zealously
5 5.4
eagerly
67 1.3
casually
103 2.5

Surface Forms

zealously positive
zealouserly comparative
zealoustly superlative

Morphology

zealously = zealous (transparent) = zeal + ous + ly

Standard adverb formation from the adjective 'zealous' using '-ly', with meaning directly predictable from the base.

Etymology

The word zealously comes from the noun zeal, which comes from an old Greek word meaning 'eagerness' or 'passion'. So, to do something zealously is to do it with great energy and strong enthusiasm.