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zeal

/zil/noun1 syllable

Zeal means: a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause).

Synonyms for zeal11

noun, as in a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

ardor, ardour, elan

noun, as in prompt willingness

readiness, eagerness, forwardness

also used for zeal

enthusiasm, intensity, passion, dazzle, herd

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What does zeal mean?3

noun

1

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)“they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor”

2

prompt willingness“readiness to continue discussions”

3

excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end“he had an absolute zeal for litigation”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with zeal?25

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Zeal in a sentence

  • In his pendantic zeal, he found mistakes that didn't exist.rul
  • Success is due less to ability than to zeal.unknown
  • But no disciple can be excused if he does not have zeal.unknown
  • Zeal for your house will consume me.unknown
  • Zeal without knowledge is a runaway horse.unknown
  • He did it with great zeal.CM
  • She shows no zeal for her work.AlanF_US
  • She entered into conversation with zeal.unknown

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Forms of zeal

as a noun

plural
zeals