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- [zel-uh s]
- /ˈzɛl əs/
- /ˈzel.əs/
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- [zel-uh s]
- /ˈzɛl əs/
Definitions of zealously word
- adjective zealously full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent. Synonyms: enthusiastic, eager, fervid, fervent, intense, passionate, warm. Antonyms: apathetic; lackadaisical. 1
- noun zealously Like a zealot; with zealotry. 1
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Origin of zealously
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word zēlōsus, dating back to 1520-30. See zeal, -ous
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Parts of speech for Zealously
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
zealously popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for zealously
adverb zealously
- enthusiastically — In an enthusiastic manner.
- keenly — finely sharpened, as an edge; so shaped as to cut or pierce substances readily: a keen razor.
- passionately — having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling; fervid: a passionate advocate of socialism.
- fervently — having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm, etc.; ardent: a fervent admirer; a fervent plea.
- ardently — having, expressive of, or characterized by intense feeling; passionate; fervent: an ardent vow; ardent love.
Antonyms for zealously
adverb zealously
- apathetically — having or showing little or no emotion: apathetic behavior.
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