Zeal Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)
zeal
noun
zeal
/ˈziːl/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of ZEAL
[noncount]
:
a strong feeling of interest and enthusiasm that makes someone very eager or determined to do something
- She attacked her homework with renewed zeal [=_enthusiasm_] after getting her first A.
- a politician known for his zeal [=_passion_] for reform
- religious/entrepreneurial zeal
- The camp counselors enforced regulations with excessive zeal. [=enforced regulations too strictly]
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