Word meaning
zealous
adjective · ZEL-us
What does zealous mean?
Zealous means showing great energy or enthusiasm for a cause or goal.
Zealous in a sentence
“A zealous volunteer, he signed up for every shift.”
Synonyms for zealous
- fervent
- passionate
- eager
Where does zealous come from?
From Greek zēlos, "zeal, ardor."
How to remember zealous
- Say it out loud a few times: ZEL-us.
- Write one sentence of your own using zealous, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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