Word Games Pro Dictionary

zeal

noun

The fervour or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest.

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
Z
Ends with
L
Contains
EA
Scrabble score
13

How it sounds

Pronunciation

/ziːl/ /zil/

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Audio pronunciation is unavailable for this word.

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. The fervour or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest.

    “She extols the virtues of veganism with missionary zeal.”

  2. A person who exhibits such fervour or tireless devotion.

  3. The collective noun for a group of zebras.

In context

Example Sentences

She extols the virtues of veganism with missionary zeal.

Similar words

Synonyms

Opposite words

Antonyms

Scroll to Top