zealous

== English == === Alternative forms === zelous (obsolete) === Etymology === From Middle English zelose, from Latin zēlōsus, from zēlus + -ōsus, from Ancient Greek ζῆλος (zêlos, “zeal, jealousy”), from ζηλόω (zēlóō, “to emulate, to be jealous”). By surface analysis, zeal +‎ -ous. Doublet of jealous. === Pronunciation === (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˈzɛləs/, (obsolete) /ˈziːləs/ Rhymes: -ɛləs Hyphenation: zeal‧ous === Adjective === zealous (comparative more zealous or (uncommon, nonstandard) zealouser, superlative most zealous or (uncommon, nonstandard) zealousest) Full of zeal; ardent, fervent; exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion, particularly in matters of religion. Synonyms: ardent, eager, enthusiastic, fervent, passionate, vehement, zealotic Antonyms: apathetic, dispassionate, indifferent, unenthusiastic ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References ===