Definition of Zeal

1. Noun. A feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause). "He felt a kind of religious zeal"

Exact synonyms: Ardor, Ardour, Elan
Generic synonyms: Avidity, Avidness, Eagerness, Keenness
Derivative terms: Zealous

2. Noun. Excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end. "He had an absolute zeal for litigation"
Generic synonyms: Ardor, Ardour, Fervency, Fervidness, Fervor, Fervour, Fire
Derivative terms: Zealous

3. Noun. Prompt willingness. "He tried to explain his forwardness in battle"
Exact synonyms: Eagerness, Forwardness, Readiness
Generic synonyms: Willingness

Definition of Zeal

1. n. Passionate ardor in the pursuit of anything; eagerness in favor of a person or cause; ardent and active interest; engagedness; enthusiasm; fervor.

2. v. i. To be zealous.

3. n. Passionate ardor in the pursuit of anything; eagerness in favor of a person or cause; ardent and active interest; engagedness; enthusiasm; fervor.

4. v. i. To be zealous.

Definition of Zeal

1. Noun. The fervor or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Zeal

1. enthusiastic devotion [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Zeal

zay
zayat
zayats
zayde
zaydeh
zaydehs
zaydes
zayin
zayins
zazen
zazens
zazzy
zdenekite
zea
zeagonite
zeal (current term)
zealant
zealants
zeale
zealed
zealful
zealless
zealot
zealotic
zealotical
zealotism
zealotisms
zealotist
zealotists
zealotries

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