zealous

Meaning

Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; fervent.

showing great energy or passion in pursuit of something; enthusiastic

Example Sentences

The zealous volunteers worked tirelessly for the cause.

She was zealous about environmental protection and attended every rally.

Synonyms

enthusiastic, passionate, fervent, devoted, ardent

Entry 1

enthusiastic, passionate, fervent, devoted, ardent

Entry 3

passionate, enthusiastic, fervent, ardent, devoted

Antonyms

indifferent, apathetic, unconcerned, lukewarm, halfhearted, unenthusiastic, lackadaisical

Entry 1

indifferent, apathetic, unconcerned, lukewarm, halfhearted

Entry 3

apathetic, indifferent, unenthusiastic, lackadaisical

Collocations

zealous advocate, zealous supporter, zealous pursuit, zealous defender