SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
zealous
adjective
Showing strong enthusiasm and commitment to a cause or activity.
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The Second Scarecrow · paragraph 1Showing strong enthusiasm and commitment to a cause or activity.
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The zealous volunteer arrived before the supply van every morning.
The students were zealous in their search for the painter, filling the foyer with posters.
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