zealous

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Pronunciation

/ˈzɛləs/(ZEL-us)

Part of speech

adjectiveneutral

Chinese

热情的；狂热的；积极投入的

Definition

Having or showing great energy, enthusiasm, or devotion to a cause.

Word family

zeal/ziːl/(n)热情
zealot/ˈzɛlət/(n)狂热者
zealously/ˈzɛləsli/(adv)热心地

Collocations

zealous supporter
zealous advocate
overly zealous
zealous pursuit

Examples

1.She is a zealous advocate for animal rights. (passionate, dedicated)
2.The overly zealous security guard checked every bag twice. (too enthusiastic)

Synonyms

passionate/ˈpæʃənət/— full of strong feeling
fervent/ˈfɜːvənt/— intensely devoted
enthusiastic/ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/— eager, positive

Etymology

from Greek "zelos" = zeal, eager rivalry — burning passion