ZEALOUS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ZEALOUS?

Need another word that means the same as “zealous”? Find 9 synonyms and 30 related words for “zealous” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Zealous” are: avid, fervent, ardent, fervid, fiery, passionate, impassioned, devout, devoted

Zealous as an Adjective

Definitions of "Zealous" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “zealous” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Having or showing zeal.
• Marked by active interest and enthusiasm.

Synonyms of "Zealous" as an adjective (9 Words)

ardent	Very enthusiastic or passionate. From rank to rank she darts her ardent eyes.
avid	(often followed by `for’) ardently or excessively desirous. An avid sports fan.
devoted	Dedicated exclusively to a purpose or use. A life devoted to poetry.
devout	Having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment. She was a devout Catholic.
fervent	Having or displaying a passionate intensity. A fervent admirer.
fervid	Intensely enthusiastic or passionate, especially to an excessive degree. His fervid protestations of love.
fiery	Characterized by intense emotion. The sun was a fiery ball low on the hills.
impassioned	Filled with or showing great emotion. She made an impassioned plea for help.
passionate	Arising from intense feelings of sexual love. Passionate pleas for help.

Usage Examples of "Zealous" as an adjective

• The council was extremely zealous in the application of the regulations.

Associations of "Zealous" (30 Words)

agog	Very eager or curious to hear or see something. Papa was agog with curiosity.
ardent	Characterized by strong enthusiasm. An ardent lover.
avid	Ardently or excessively desirous. The esurient eyes of an avid curiosity.
crazy	Extremely. Wore a crazy hat.
desirous	Having or expressing desire for something. The Pope was desirous of peace in Europe.
eager	Having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy. Young intellectuals eager for knowledge.
earnest	Earnest. Both sides were deeply in earnest even passionate.
enthusiasm	Something that arouses enthusiasm. Enthusiasm for his program is growing.
enthusiast	An ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity. A sports car enthusiast.
enthusiastic	Having or showing great excitement and interest. Enthusiastic crowds filled the streets.
enthusiastically	In a way that shows intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. The audience applauded enthusiastically.
excited	Excessively affected by emotion. The excited atom returns to its former energy state and emits light or other radiation.
fan	A fan shaped alluvial or talus deposit at the foot of a slope. The kitchen may need to be fitted with an extractor fan.
fanatic	A person with an obsessive interest in and enthusiasm for a particular activity. Religious fanatics.
fanaticism	The quality of being fanatical. The dangers of religious fanaticism.
fancier	A person having a strong liking for something. A pigeon fancier.
fervid	(archaic) extremely hot, burning, or glowing. Set out when the fervid heat subsides.
fervor	The state of being emotionally aroused and worked up.
frenzy	State of violent mental agitation. Doreen worked herself into a frenzy of rage.
impassioned	Filled with or showing great emotion. An impassioned appeal.
intensity	The amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation. He adjusted the intensity of the sound.
lunatic	Extremely foolish or eccentric. He would be asked to acquiesce in some lunatic scheme.
mania	A mood disorder; an affective disorder in which the victim tends to respond excessively and sometimes violently. Many people suffering from mania do not think anything is wrong.
overwrought	(of a piece of writing or a work of art) too elaborate or complicated in design or construction. A pseudo Gothic church far too overwrought for such a small town.
passion	Something that is desired intensely. Modern furniture is a particular passion of Bill s.
passionate	Having or expressing strong emotions. A passionate kiss.
rabid	Of or connected with rabies. She s expecting more rabid support from the home fans.
torrid	(especially in financial contexts) characterized by intense activity; hard to contain or stop. A torrid love affair.
zealot	A member of an ancient Jewish sect that aimed at a world Jewish theocracy and resisted the Romans until AD 70.
zealotry	Fanatical and uncompromising pursuit of religious, political, or other ideals; fanaticism. He expressed concern about religious zealotry playing an increasing role in politics.