Definition of ZEALOUS

zealous

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • marked by active interest and enthusiasm

Adj

  • Full of zeal; ardent, fervent; exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English zelose, from Latin zēlōsus, from zēlus + -ōsus, from Ancient Greek ζῆλος (zêlos, “zeal, jealousy”), from ζηλόω (zēlóō, “to emulate, to be jealous”). By surface analysis, zeal + -ous. Doublet of jealous.

Scrabble Score: 16

zealous is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
zealous is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
zealous is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

zealous is a valid Words With Friends word