Meaning & use
zealous
Showing great energy and enthusiasm in pursuing a cause, goal, or belief.
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The zealous volunteers spent every weekend cleaning up the local river.
A zealous reformer, she pushed relentlessly for changes to the outdated policy.
A note on using this word
Zealous can carry a slightly critical edge, suggesting enthusiasm that borders on excessive or overly intense.
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