Word Type

Noun

The word "zeal" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

apathy

Distinct From

apathy

Etymologically Related To

jealous

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

ardor ardour avidity avidness eagerness fervency fervidness fervor fervour fire keenness willingness

Type Of (IsA)

ardor

Related Terms

jealous jealousy missionary zeal zeal without knowledge is a runaway horse zealot zealotic zealotical zealotry zealous zealously zealousness

Related Terms

collective noun devotion diligent enthusiasm fervor interest interested jealous jealousy passion powerful pursuit tireless very very interested vigorous vigorous pursuit zealot zebra

Synonym Network

ardor dazzle eagerness enthusiasm fervor readiness

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