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zealous

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zeal·ous  (zls)
adj.
Filled with or motivated by zeal; fervent.
zealous·ly adv.
zealous·ness n.
zealous [zel-luss]
Adjective
extremely eager or enthusiastic
zealously adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.zealouszealous - marked by active interest and enthusiasm; "an avid sports fan"
avid
enthusiastic - having or showing great excitement and interest; "enthusiastic crowds filled the streets"; "an enthusiastic response"; "was enthusiastic about taking ballet lessons"
zealous
adjective enthusiastic, passionate, earnest, burning, spirited, keen, devoted, eager, militant, ardent, fanatical, fervent, impassioned, rabid, fervid << OPPOSITE apathetic
Translations

zealous [ˈzɛləs] adj → celoso, entusiasta
zealous [ˈzɛləs] adj → fervent(e); ardent(e) → zélé(e)
zealous [ˈzɛləs] zeal adj → eifrig
zealous [ˈzɛləs] adj → zelante; premuroso/a


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The younger, on the contrary, not wishing to become the wife of an old man, was equally zealous in removing every gray hair she could find.
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Milvain, her aunt Celia, a zealous inquirer into such matters, whose letter was also under consideration.
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A good man,' rejoined the secretary, 'a staunch, sincere, and truly zealous man.
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