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Meaning of zeal

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

zeal

Pronunciation:/ziːl//zil/

noun

Definitions

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

    Example: She extols the virtues of veganism with missionary zeal.

    Synonyms:ardoureagernessenthusiasmintensitypassion
    Antonyms:apathy

  2. A person who exhibits such fervour or tireless devotion.

    Synonyms:zealot

  3. The collective noun for a group of zebras.

    Synonyms:dazzleherd
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/zeal

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ardourelanardordevotiondedicationveryfadcommitment