noun
Uncommon
zeal
zeel
Zeal (noun) means Strong, energetic enthusiasm for a cause, goal, or belief. Example: “She pursued the project with real zeal, working late every night.”
noun
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Strong, energetic enthusiasm for a cause, goal, or belief.
"She pursued the project with real zeal, working late every night."
"His zeal for the campaign never faded, even after the setbacks."
How to use zeal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPassionate energy and dedication toward something you care about.
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Common pairings
religious zeal
zeal for reform
missionary zeal
pursue with zeal
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Etymology
From Old French zel, ultimately from Greek zēlos ("zeal, jealousy") — the same root that gives us "zealous" and "jealous."
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What does “zeal” mean?
The word “zeal” means strong, energetic enthusiasm for a cause, goal, or belief. In plain terms, passionate energy and dedication toward something you care about.
How do you pronounce “zeal”?
“Zeal” is pronounced zeel (/zil/ in IPA).
How do you use “zeal” in a sentence?
Here is “zeal” used in a sentence: “She pursued the project with real zeal, working late every night.”
What part of speech is “zeal”?
“Zeal” is a noun.
Where does the word “zeal” come from?
The word “zeal” comes from Old French. From Old French zel, ultimately from Greek zēlos ("zeal, jealousy") — the same root that gives us "zealous" and "jealous.".
Is “zeal” a common word?
“Zeal” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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