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ZEAL Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word zeal. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word zeal. (close relations)
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eagerness
nounn
noun

• a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

• prompt willingness

enthusiasm
nounn
noun

• a feeling of excitement

• overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval

• a lively interest

intensity
nounn
noun

• the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)

• high level or degree; the property of being intense

• the magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction)

• chromatic purity: freedom from dilution with white and hence vivid in hue

passion
nounn
noun

• a strong feeling or emotion

• the suffering of Jesus at the Crucifixion

• the trait of being intensely emotional

• something that is desired intensely

• an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action

• a feeling of strong sexual desire

• any object of warm affection or devotion

ardor
nounn
noun

• a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

• intense feeling of love

• feelings of great warmth and intensity

avidity
nounn
noun

• a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

fervency
nounn
noun

• feelings of great warmth and intensity

fervor
nounn
noun

• feelings of great warmth and intensity

• the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

fire
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the event of something burning (often destructive)

• the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

• the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

• a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning

• once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour bile

• feelings of great warmth and intensity

• fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking

• a severe trial

• intense adverse criticism

verb

• start firing a weapon

• cause to go off

• bake in a kiln so as to harden

• terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

• go off or discharge

• drive out or away by or as if by fire

• call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

• destroy by fire

• provide with fuel

• generate an electrical impulse

• become ignited

• start or maintain a fire in

keenness
nounn
noun

• a quick and penetrating intelligence

• a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

• thinness of edge or fineness of point

zest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

• a tart spicy quality

verb

• add herbs or spices to

ardour
nounn
noun

• a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

• intense feeling of love

• feelings of great warmth and intensity

dazzle
verbv
noun

• brightness enough to blind partially and temporarily

verb

• to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light

• amaze or bewilder, as with brilliant wit or intellect or skill

herd
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

• a group of wild mammals of one species that remain together: antelope or elephants or seals or whales or zebra

• a crowd especially of ordinary or undistinguished persons or things

verb

• cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

• move together, like a herd

• keep, move, or drive animals

zealot
nounn
noun

• a fervent and even militant proponent of something

• a member of an ancient Jewish sect in Judea in the first century who fought to the death against the Romans and who killed or persecuted Jews who collaborated with the Romans

elan
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

• distinctive and stylish elegance

• enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness

forwardness
nounn
noun

• offensive boldness and assertiveness

• an advanced stage

• prompt willingness

readiness
nounn
noun

• the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

• prompt willingness

• (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way

• a natural effortlessness

Best Hypernyms For ZEAL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for zeal, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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ardor ardour avidity avidness eagerness fervency fervidness fervor fervour fire keenness willingness

Alternatives for EAGERNESS

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