Zealous

Pronunciation: /ˈzɛləs/

Definitions of zealous

adjective having or showing zeal; enthusiastic or eager

Example Sentences

A1 She is zealous about keeping her room clean and organized.

A2 The zealous fans cheered loudly for their favorite team.

B1 The zealous volunteers worked tirelessly to help those in need.

B2 The zealous detective was determined to solve the case no matter what.

C1 His zealous dedication to his work earned him a promotion.

C2 The artist's zealous pursuit of perfection led to a masterpiece.

Examples of zealous in a Sentence

formal The zealous young lawyer worked tirelessly on the case to ensure justice was served.

informal She's always been a zealous supporter of her favorite sports team.

slang I can't believe how zealous he is about collecting vintage records.

figurative Her zealous pursuit of perfection often led to burnout and exhaustion.

Grammatical Forms of zealous

• past tense: zealously
• plural: zealouses
• comparative: more zealous
• superlative: most zealous
• present tense: zealously
• future tense: will be zealous
• perfect tense: have been zealous
• continuous tense: is being zealous
• singular: zealous
• positive degree: zealous
• infinitive: to be zealous
• gerund: being zealous
• participle: zealously

Origin and Evolution of zealous

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Greek

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

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'zealous' has retained its original meaning of showing enthusiasm and fervor for a cause or belief.