Zealous
Adjective
UK
/ˈzel.əs/
US
/ˈzel.əs/
Definition
Having strong energy and excitement for something you care about.
Example
"She’s a zealous worker."
"The zealous student stayed up late to finish his research project."
"He became zealous about protecting the environment after seeing the damage to forests."
Explanation
Zealous describes a person who has strong energy and excitement for doing something. For example, “He is a zealous supporter of animal rights.” A zealous person works very hard and cares deeply about their goal. They don’t give up easily and put their heart into what they do. But if someone is too zealous, it can mean they try too hard or become too serious.