zealous

Intermediate

/ˈzel.əs/

adjective
Fervent, filled with eagerness in pursuit of something

zealous in a sentence

  • “If he were any more zealous about getting his promotion, he'd practically live at the office.”
  • “The detective was zealous in her pursuit of the kidnappers.”
  • “The zealous student burned the midnight oil refining his project.”

What does “zealous” mean?

zealous (adjective) means fervent, filled with eagerness in pursuit of something. It is pronounced /ˈzel.əs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "zealous" mean?
zealous (adjective) means: Fervent, filled with eagerness in pursuit of something
How do you pronounce "zealous"?
"zealous" is pronounced /ˈzel.əs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "zealous" in a sentence?
Here is "zealous" used in a sentence: If he were any more zealous about getting his promotion, he'd practically live at the office.

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