Zealous

Quick meaning: Zealous is an adjective meaning Full of zeal; ardent, fervent; exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion, particularly in matters of religion.

Meaning

Full of zeal; ardent, fervent; exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion, particularly in matters of religion.

Example Sentences

Johnſon was truly zealous for the ſucceſs of "The Adventurer;" and very ſoon after his engaging in it, he wrote the following letter […]

Newt Gingrich […] left Congress in 1998, following GOP midterm-election losses that many blamed on his zealous pursuit of Bill Clinton's impeachment.

Doubtless many will exclaim against the Roman Catholic Church for this; but the simple truth is that Protestantism was no less zealous against the new scientific doctrine.

I had almoſt forgotten to acquaint your honor, that one major Alford (who was in mr. Love's conſpiracy) was of the graund inqueſt at Saliſbury, and was very zealous in his highneſſe ſervice here, and his good affection and wiſe carriage here, did much advantage the buſſineſe.

Word Forms

• zealouser
• zealousest

Synonyms for zealous

Depending on context, synonyms include ardent, eager, enthusiastic, fervent, passionate, vehement.

Antonyms for zealous

Common opposites include apathetic, dispassionate, indifferent, unenthusiastic.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include avid, enthusiastic, eager, great, ardent, fervent.

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