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overzealously

o·ver·zeal·ous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh-ver-zel-uh s]
    • /ˈoʊ vərˈzɛl əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh-ver-zel-uh s]
    • /ˈoʊ vərˈzɛl əs/

Definitions of overzealously word

  • adjective overzealously too zealous: overzealous for reform. 1
  • adverb overzealously in an excessively zealous manner 0
See all 2 definitions of overzealously

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Origin of overzealously

First appearance:

before 1625
One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1625-35; over- + zealous

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Parts of speech for Overzealously

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Overzealously

overzealously popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for overzealously

adv overzealously

  • avidly — showing great enthusiasm for or interest in: an avid moviegoer. Synonyms: enthusiastic, ardent, keen; devoted, dedicated; zealous, fanatic. Antonyms: indifferent, apathetic; reluctant.

adverb overzealously

  • wildly — living in a state of nature; not tamed or domesticated: a wild animal; wild geese.
All 2 Synonyms of overzealously

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