Zeal

Pronunciation: /ziːl/

Definitions of zeal

noun great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective

Example Sentences

A1 She approached her new job with great zeal.

A2 The students showed zeal in their preparation for the exam.

B1 His zeal for learning new languages led him to enroll in a language course.

B2 The team's zeal for winning the championship was evident in their intense training sessions.

C1 Her zeal for social justice drove her to volunteer at multiple organizations.

C2 The artist's zeal for perfection was evident in every brushstroke of his masterpiece.

Examples of zeal in a Sentence

formal She approached her work with great zeal, always striving for excellence.

informal He tackled the project with so much zeal, you could tell he was really into it.

slang I've never seen someone party with such zeal before!

figurative His zeal for adventure knew no bounds, always seeking out new experiences.

Grammatical Forms of zeal

• past tense: zealed
• plural: zeals
• comparative: more zealous
• superlative: most zealous
• present tense: zeals
• future tense: will zeal
• perfect tense: have zeal
• continuous tense: is zealing
• singular: zeal
• positive degree: zeal
• infinitive: to zeal
• gerund: zealing
• participle: zealed

Origin and Evolution of zeal

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'zeal' originated from the Greek word 'zelos' meaning 'ardor' or 'passion'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'zeal' has retained its original meaning of fervor or enthusiasm, but has also taken on connotations of dedication and eagerness in pursuing a cause or goal.