zeal·ous (z l  s)adj. Filled with or motivated by zeal; fervent. zeal ous·ly adv.zeal ous·ness n. |
zealous [ˈzɛləs]
adj
filled with or inspired by intense enthusiasm or zeal; ardent; fervent
zealously adv
zealousness n
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| Adj. | 1. |  zealous - marked by active interest and enthusiasm; "an avid sports fan"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 She was a zealous worker for charitable bodies.
indifferent, apathetic, unenthusiastic, cold, cool, low-key, lacklustre, listless, languorous, lackadaisical, torpid, unimpassioned, half-hearted
indifferent, apathetic, unenthusiastic, cold, cool, low-key, lacklustre, listless, languorous, lackadaisical, torpid, unimpassioned, half-hearted
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