zealous
Etymology

From , from ζηλόω ("to emulate, to be jealous").

Pronunciation
  • (British, America) IPA: /ˈzɛl.əs/
Adjective

zealous

  1. Full of zeal; ardent, fervent; exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion.
    • 1791, James Boswell, “(please specify the year)”, in The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. […], London: […] Henry Baldwin, for Charles Dilly, […], →OCLC ↗:
      Johnson was truly zealous for the success of "The Adventurer;" and very soon after his engaging in it, he wrote the following letter:
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