Zealous

usgb/ˈzeləs/
adjective

Showing a lot of interest and enthusiasm.

She is very zealous in her pursuit of a doctoral degree.
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Often appears as...

  • a zealous advocate
  • zealous pursuit
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Intensity

Zealous indicates a high degree of intensity and energy in someone's actions or beliefs.

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Her zealous work ethic led to a promotion within months.
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Positive Passion

Zealous often carries a positive connotation, suggesting positive and fervent support for something.

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As a zealous volunteer, he always arrived first and left last.
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Not Overzealous

Be cautious not to confuse zealous with overzealous, which can imply excessive zeal.

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Though zealous in her beliefs, she remained respectful of others.
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