zealous

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈzɛləs/, SAMPA: /"zEl@s/
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• Rhymes: -ɛləs

[edit] Etymology

From Ancient Greek ζήλος (zēlos), “‘zeal, jealousy’”) < ζηλόω (zēloō), “‘to emulate, to be jealous’”).

[edit] Adjective

zealous (comparative more zealous, superlative most zealous)

1. Full of zeal; ardent, fervent.

[edit] Synonyms

• zealotic

[edit] Related terms

• overzealous
• zeal
• zealot
• zealotry

[edit] Translations