Meaning & use
Zealously
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In a manner showing great energy and enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.
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The volunteers worked zealously to clean up the coastline before the storm.
She zealously defended her research against every criticism.
A note on using this word
Comes from 'zeal,' rooted in the Greek word for jealousy or fervor.
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apatheticallyhalf-heartedly
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