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   Zeal·ous

   /ˈzeləs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective: "he was a zealous supporter of constitutional and parliamentary reform"

   Word Origin early 16th century: from a medieval Latin derivative of Latin zelus ‘zeal, jealousy’.

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   • 1. zealousness noun

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   What does zealous mean?

   • From Ancient Greek ζῆλος (zêlos, “zeal, jealousy”), from ζηλόω (zēlóō, “to emulate, to be jealous”). Doublet of jealous . zealous ( comparative more zealous, superlative most zealous) Full of zeal; ardent, fervent; exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion .

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   What does zealous mean in the Bible?

   • In biblical language (early 13c.) "tolerating no unfaithfulness." Also in Middle English sometimes in the more positive sense, "fond, amorous, ardent" (c. 1300) and in the senses that now go with zealous, which is a later borrowing of the same word, from Latin.

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   Where did zealous come from?

   • The earliest known use of the adjective zealous is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for zealous is from around 1495, in the writing of R. Fitzjames. zealous is a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: Latin zelosus.

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   Zealous definition: full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent.. See examples of ZEALOUS used in a sentence.

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   ZEALOUS meaning: extremely enthusiastic. Learn more.

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   Definitions of 'zealous' Someone who is zealous spends a lot of time or energy in supporting something that they believe in very strongly, especially a political or religious ideal. More

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   • Etymology
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   • Adjective

   From Ancient Greek ζῆλος (zêlos, “zeal, jealousy”), from ζηλόω (zēlóō, “to emulate, to be jealous”). Doublet of jealous.

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   (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˈzɛl.əs/

   Rhymes: -ɛləs

   Hyphenation: zeal‧ous

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   zealous (comparative more zealous, superlative most zealous) 1. Full of zeal; ardent, fervent; exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion. 1.1. 1655 April 21, “Mr. Ja. Nutley to ſecreary Thurloe.”, in A Collection of the State Papers of John Thurloe, Eſq;[…], volume III, London: […] the Executor of the late Mr. Fletcher Gyles; Thomas Woodward,[…] Char...

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   What does the adjective zealous mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective zealous , one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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    zealous. adjective. These are words and phrases related to zealous. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of zealous. Bill is the most zealous worker in the whole office. The lawyer made a zealous plea for his client. Synonyms. full of zeal. eager. fervent. fervid. vigorous. ardent. earnest. enthusiastic.