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Definition of zeal

zeal

/ziːl/
zeal
Adverb:zealously
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Plural:zeals
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Adjective:zealous
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zeal Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Great energy, intense enthusiasm, or fervent devotion in pursuit of a cause, ideal, or objective.

Example

"The young volunteers approached the neighborhood restoration project with remarkable zeal."

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• Rhymes for zeal

• Nearby Words

zduńska wola
ze
zea
zeal
zealot
zealotry
zealous

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French zel and Late Latin zelus, ultimately from Ancient Greek zēlos ('eager rivalry, emulation, fervor'), related to the verb zein ('to boil or ferment').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Zeal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/zeal
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