Associations to the word «Zeal»
Noun
- Jesuit
- Ous
- Attachment
- Faith
- Rebuke
- Reproach
- Countryman
- Tranquillity
- Obedience
- Austerity
- Veneration
- Honesty
- Valor
- Reformation
- Indifference
- Virtue
- Gratitude
- Apostle
- Crusade
- Gratification
- Preacher
- Pretension
- Righteousness
- Motive
- Envy
- Indulgence
- Proof
- Reward
- Propagation
- Gallantry
- Integrity
- Undertaking
- Encouragement
- Sovereign
- Clergyman
- Modesty
- Tact
- Valour
- Bravery
- Religion
- Sermon
- Doctrine
- Behalf
- Vanity
- Gentleness
- Sect
- Salvation
- Prejudice
- Martyr
- Renown
- Distrust
- Praise
- Lordship
Adjective
Verb
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".
Wise words
Words - so innocent and powerless as they are, as standing
in a dictionary, how potent for good and evil they become in
the hands of one who knows how to combine them.