zealous

Adjective Satellite

marked by active interest and enthusiasm

Adj

Full of zeal; ardent, fervent; exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion.

Adjective

Filled with or showing great energy and enthusiasm.

Examples

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Origin / 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.

Synonyms

avid, ardent, eager, enthusiastic, fervent, passionate, zealotic

Antonyms

apathetic, dispassionate, indifferent, unenthusiastic

Scrabble Score: 16

zealous: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
zealous: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
zealous: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

zealous: valid Words With Friends Word