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zeal

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ziːl/

zeal means: Great energy and enthusiasm for doing something or supporting someone or an idea.

noun

STRONG ENTHUSIASMC1

Great energy and enthusiasm for doing something or supporting someone or an idea.

  • He worked with great zeal.
  • Her zeal for learning never faded.
  • The volunteers tackled the project with renewed zeal.

How to use it: zeal for something (Her zeal for teaching inspired the whole school.)

Similar words: enthusiasm, passion, fervour

Opposites: apathy

Common phrases: with zeal, religious zeal, zeal for something, missionary zeal

Questions about zeal

What does zeal mean?

Great energy and enthusiasm for doing something or supporting someone or an idea.

What is zeal in other languages?

Türkçe: şevk · Español: entusiasmo · Français: zèle · Deutsch: Eifer · Italiano: zelo · 日本語: 熱意

How do you pronounce zeal?

It is pronounced /ziːl/.

How do you use zeal in a sentence?

He worked with great zeal. Her zeal for learning never faded.

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