Associations to the word «Zeal»
Noun
- Piety
- Earnestness
- Perseverance
- Excess
- Diligence
- Fidelity
- Devotion
- Prudence
- Eloquence
- Discretion
- Enthusiasm
- Missionary
- Sincerity
- Patriotism
- Exertion
- Humility
- Benevolence
- Sanctity
- Eagerness
- Preaching
- Fortitude
- Vigor
- Pretence
- Firmness
- Approbation
- Orthodoxy
- Courage
- Welfare
- Reformer
- Moderation
- Vigilance
- Censure
- Convert
- Clergy
- Heretic
- Prelate
- Intolerance
- Holiness
- Majesty
- Christendom
- Persecution
- Affection
- Worthy
- Animosity
- Martyrdom
- Indignation
- Loyalty
- Generosity
- Heresy
- Ingenuity
- Purity
- Posterity
- Vigour
- Hatred
- Puritan
- Ambition
- Superstition
- Reverence
Adjective
Wiktionary
ZEAL, noun. The fervor or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest.
ZEAL, noun. (obsolete) A zealot.
ZEAL, noun. The collective noun for a group of zebras.
Dictionary definition
ZEAL, noun. A feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause); "they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor"; "he felt a kind of religious zeal".
ZEAL, noun. Excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end; "he had an absolute zeal for litigation".
ZEAL, noun. Prompt willingness; "readiness to continue discussions"; "they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel"; "they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority"; "he tried to explain his forwardness in battle".
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