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zealous

adjectiveGraduateELO 1,400CATSAT
WORD COMPOSITION
suffix-ousfull of, characterized by
DEFINITION

marked by active interest and enthusiasm

WEBSTER'S 1913

Filled with, or characterized by, zeal; warmly engaged, or ardent, in behalf of an object.

ETYMOLOGY

Latin 'zealus' meaning zeal, fervor

SYNONYMS
ANTONYMS
IN LITERATURE

Her eyes were guilty gates, that let him in By shutting all too zealous for their sin: Each sucked a secret, and each wore a mask.

George Meredith, Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith
✨ WORD STORY

In Lahore's bazaars, Dmitri, zealous about finding the perfect karahi wok, nearly bowled over a camel. "Slow down!" groaned his friend, but Dmitri wouldn't be deterred—his enthusiasm for cooking gear was legendary.

IN USE

The king attempts to eradicate the fake monks, but during this attempt, an over-zealous minister ends up killing some real monks.

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