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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