Synonyms for zealous
ˈzɛl əs

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1. avid, zealous(adj)

   marked by active interest and enthusiasm

   "an avid sports fan"

   Synonyms:
   devouring(a), esurient, avid, greedy

   Antonyms:
   unenthusiastic

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1. zealous(adjective)

   Full of zeal; ardent, fervent; exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion.

   Synonyms:
   ardent, passionate, eager, zealotic, fervent, enthusiastic

   Antonyms:
   indifferent, dispassionate, unenthusiastic, apathetic

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1. zealous

   One is eager who impatiently desires to accomplish some end; one is earnest with a desire that is less impatient, but more deep, resolute, and constant; one is anxious with a desire that foresees rather the pain of disappointment than the delight of attainment. One is eager for the gratification of any appetite or passion; he is earnest in conviction, purpose, or character. Eager usually refers to some specific and immediate satisfaction, earnest to something permanent and enduring; the patriotic soldier is earnest in his devotion to his country, eager for a decisive battle.

   Synonyms:
   animated, anxious, ardent, burning, desirous, eager, earnest, enthusiastic, fervent, glowing, hot, impatient, impetuous, importunate, intense, intent, keen, longing, vehement, yearning

   Antonyms:
   apathetic, calm, careless, cold, cool, dispassionate, frigid, heedless, indifferent, negligent, phlegmatic, purposeless, regardless, stolid, stony, stupid, unconcerned, uninterested, unmindful, unmoved

   Preposition:
   Eager for (more rarely after) favor, honor, etc.; eager in pursuit.

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms(3.50 / 2 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. zealous

   Synonyms:
   ardent, anxious, earnest, enthusiastic, fervid, eager, steadfast

Dictionary of English Synonymes(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate these synonyms:

1. zealous(a.)

   Synonyms:
   ardent, eager, keen, earnest, fervent, fervid, warm, glowing, burning, fiery, passionate, enthusiastic, devoted, swift, prompt, ready, forward

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1. zealous(a)

   Synonyms:
   ardent, eager, strenuous, fervent, passionate, intense, devoted, impassioned

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1. List of paraphrases:

   officious, callous

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How to use zealous in a sentence?

1. Judge Garaufis ':

   This interaction between the( MasterCard) settlement and the( Amex) settlement agreement illustrates why Friedman's apparent collaboration with Keila Ravelo is so troubling, friedman's ability to be a zealous advocate for the class was compromised by his collaboration with counsel for MasterCard, an entity with interests divergent to those of the class ; there is reason to be concerned that he was not acting solely in the class's interests when he, teamed with Keila Ravelo, engaged in settlement negotiations and decision-making.

2. William Shakespeare:

   When holy and devout religious men Are at their beads, 'tis hard to draw them thence So sweet is zealous contemplation.

3. Koji Niisato:

   It seems there were zealous doctors who took the law up systematically, promoting it as a truly noble way to save the nation.

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