zealous
adjective /ˈzel.əs/Definition
› enthusiastic and eager: a zealous supporter of the government's policiesExcited, interested and enthusiastic zealously /-li/ adverb Excited, interested and enthusiastic zealousness /-nəs/ noun [U] Excitement, interest, energy and enthusiasm
(Definition of zealous adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -mad suffix
- aflame adjective
- aflutter adjective
- agog adjective
- all of a flutter idiom
- animated adjective (ENERGETIC)
- anxious adjective (EAGER)
- elated adjective
- engrossed adjective
- enthusiastic adjective
- entranced adjective
- evangelical adjective (OPINIONS)
- fevered adjective (EXCITED)
- go-ahead adjective
- heartily adverb (ENTHUSIASTIC)
- intoxicated adjective
- keyed up adjective
- kid noun (CHILD)
- make (all) the right, correct, etc. noises idiom
- zestful adjective
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