zealous

zeal-ous · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Having or showing great energy and enthusiasm for a cause or objective.

  2. 2.

    Marked by active interest and enthusiasm.

Related words

Antonyms: apathetic, indifferent
See also: enthusiastic, fervent, zeal, zealot
Synonyms: enthusiastic, fervent, passionate

Etymology

From Medieval Latin zelosus, from Late Latin zelus ("zeal"), from Greek zelos.