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Zeal
/ziːl/
The fervour or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest.
📖 Definitions of "Zeal"
- 1
The fervour or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest.
"She extols the virtues of veganism with missionary zeal."
- 2
A person who exhibits such fervour or tireless devotion.
- 3
The collective noun for a group of zebras.
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💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Zeal"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| ardournoun | British, Canada, and Australia spelling of ardor. |
| elannoun | A male given name from Hebrew, variant of Elon. |
| ardornoun | Great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion. |
| devotionnoun | (uncountable) The act or state of devoting or being devoted. |
| dedicationnoun | (uncountable) The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated. |
| verynoun | A surname, variant of Verey. |
| fadnoun | A phenomenon that becomes popular for a very short time. |
| commitmentnoun | Promise or agreement to do something in the future, especially: |
| willingnessnoun | The state of being willing |
| desirenoun | (uncountable) The feeling of desiring; an eager longing for something. |
| ambitionnoun | (uncountable, countable) Eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or fame; desire to distinguish one's self from other people. |
| readinessnoun | The state or degree of being ready; preparedness. |
| lurenoun | (also figurative) Something that tempts or attracts, especially one with a promise of reward or pleasure. |
| diligencenoun | Steady application; industry; careful work involving long-term effort. |
| passionnoun | Any great, strong, powerful emotion, especially romantic love or extreme hate. |
| eagernessnoun | The state or quality of being eager; ardent desire. |
| vigournoun | Active strength or force of body or mind; a capacity for exertion, physically, intellectually, or morally; energy. |
| fervournoun | Commonwealth and Ireland standard spelling of fervor. |
| brionoun | Vigour or vivacity. |
| fervornoun | (American spelling) An intense, heated emotion; passion, ardor. |
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