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zealously

zeal·ous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [zel-uh s]
    • /ˈzɛl əs/
    • /ˈzel.əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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