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Zealous

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zeal⋅ous

  [zel-uhs]
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–adjective
full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent.
Origin:
1520–30; < ML zēlōsus. See zeal, -ous

Related forms:
zeal⋅ous⋅ly, adverb
zeal⋅ous⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
enthusiastic, eager, fervid, fervent, intense, passionate, warm.
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zeal·ous   (zěl'əs)   
adj.  Filled with or motivated by zeal; fervent.
zeal'ous·ly adv., zeal'ous·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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