zeal
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5.8
- noun
- /zil/
:
fervor
- Despite the obstacles, his zeal for helping others never faltered.
- religious zeal
- missionary zeal
- evangelical zeal
He didn't have the curiosity or the zeal to pursue the issue.
- He didn't have the curiosity or the zeal to pursue the issue.
- And it's almost a kind of religious zeal as they embark on their projects.
- They're full of, you know, youthful zeal and rebellion.
- In their zeal to bring down the Italian mafia, they look the other way.
- But all through all of these, the common thread which I saw was you had an enthusiasm and a zeal to serve.
- And it all fits in with their zeal for sharing the truth and using it as a weapon against other people.
- And I think that is what sets people apart, those who have a real burning zeal to either change something or to stick up for their local constituency.
- In homicide courage in blasphemy and profanation, a certain satanic zeal.
- In the Pollyanna person's zeal to look for the love in the light in a narcissist, they effectively turn off everybody else's.
Examples
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And while I appreciate your zeal, your client will be sent to Japan first thing tomorrow.
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I hired these two to follow Master Jones, which they did with rare zeal.
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We had admired them for their zeal and made use of our relationships with each of them.
Fiction book (2002) -
But all through all of these, the common thread which I saw was you had an enthusiasm and a zeal to serve.
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You will be judged according to your zeal and imagination.
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I need these experts to continue my growth and renew my zeal for this profession.
Academic text (1993) -
Throughout his life, Barton Gregorian has demonstrated A zeal for learning and a deep commitment to the public good.
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Samuel Orde preached with the zeal of a prophet in the wilderness.
Fiction book (1991) -
Her zeal for environmental conservation inspired others to join the cause.
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The volunteers worked with great zeal to restore the community park.
Synonyms
463
2.5
A very strong feeling that makes someone act, like love or anger
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1.6
Lively excitement that makes people or work feel active
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2.2
A strong feeling of excitement and interest in something
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4.5
Great energy and enjoyment that makes things exciting
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2.5
A strong, excited wish to do or have something
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7.5
A strong feeling of love and excitement for someone or something
1
5.6
A strong, eager interest in a cause or idea
1
5.9
A very strong, excited feeling that makes people act
A lively, happy energy that makes a person enjoy life
Antonyms
Compounds
How Zealous
Surface Forms
Etymology
Zeal comes from an old Greek word zēlos, which meant a 'strong feeling' or 'passion', and the same root is in English words like jealous and zealot. So, zeal today means great energy or enthusiasm for a cause.