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zealous

Adjective

IPA /ˈzɛləs/

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Showing strong enthusiasm and putting a great deal of energy into an activity, belief or cause that matters to you.

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zealous/ˈzɛləs/

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A cause matters deeply
Energetic, enthusiastic effort

A zealous supporter puts great energy into a cause.

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Our zealous volunteers spent the whole weekend restoring the community garden.
She became a zealous supporter of the school's new reading programme.

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zealous — Showing strong enthusiasm and putting a great deal of energy into an activity, belief or cause that matters to you.

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Showing strong enthusiasm and putting a great deal of energy into an activity, belief or cause that matters to you.

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Word origin

From a Medieval Latin form based on Latin zelus, meaning zeal or jealousy.

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Zealously is the adverb; zealousness is a noun for intense enthusiasm.

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