Zeal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ziːl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Zeal is a noun meaning The fervour or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest.
Meaning
The fervour or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest.
More Meanings
- (collective) A group of zebras.
- (obsolete) A person who exhibits such fervour or tireless devotion.
Example Sentences
Zeal, the blind conductor of the will
[…] like a malicious purblinde zeale as thou art!
She extols the virtues of veganism with missionary zeal.
I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.
Word Forms
- zeals
Synonyms for zeal
Depending on context, synonyms include ardour, eagerness, enthusiasm, intensity, passion, zealot.
Antonyms for zeal
Common opposites include apathy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ardour, elan, ardor, devotion, dedication, very.
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