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zealous [ˈzɛləs] adj
filled with or inspired by intense enthusiasm or zeal; ardent; fervent zealously adv zealousness n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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 Translations How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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. Milvain, her aunt Celia, a zealous inquirer into such matters, whose letter was also under consideration. A good man,' rejoined the secretary, 'a staunch, sincere, and truly zealous man. |
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