zeal
1. a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause) (Freq. 2) - they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor - he felt a kind of religious zeal • Syn: ardor, ardour, elan • Derivationally related forms: zealous • Hypernyms: eagerness, avidity, avidness, keenness 2. excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end (Freq. 2) - he had an absolute zeal for litigation • Derivationally related forms: zealous • Hypernyms: ardor, ardour, fervor, fervour, fervency, fire, fervidness 3. prompt willingness - readiness to continue discussions - they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel - they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority - he tried to explain his forwardness in battle • Syn: readiness, eagerness, forwardness • Hypernyms: willingness
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