zeal, n.
(zeals)
freq. cnt. 4
(zeals)
freq. cnt. 4
excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end
<noun.feeling> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
zeal
sample sentences
"he had an absolute zeal for litigation"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
<noun.feeling> freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2
ardor ardour elan zeal
sample sentences
"they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor""he felt a kind of religious zeal"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
prompt willingness
<noun.attribute> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
eagerness forwardness readiness zeal
sample sentences
"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"
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hypernym