zealous
adjectiveGraduateELO 1,400CATSAT
WORD COMPOSITION
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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