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10 Language-to-English DictionariesZeal
/ziːl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.
"She worked with renewed zeal to finish the project ahead of schedule." - 2
Fervent devotion or passion, particularly regarding a religious or ideological belief.
"His missionary zeal inspired many members of the local community."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin 'zelus', stemming from the Ancient Greek 'zēlos', meaning jealous emulation, ardor, or fervent passion. Entering Middle English in the 14th century, the term initially carried predominantly religious connotations concerning devotion before broadening to encompass intense enthusiasm for any cause or objective.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Zeal" is said worldwide
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zèle
Transliteration: zɛl
"Il a accompli sa tâche avec un grand zèle."
Eifer
Transliteration: ˈaɪfɐ
"Mit großem Eifer ging sie an die Arbeit."
zelo
Transliteration: ˈdzɛlo
"Ha dimostrato grande zelo nel suo nuovo lavoro."
celo
Transliteration: ˈselo
"Defendió sus ideas con gran celo."
zelo
Transliteration: ˈzɛlu
"Ela cuidou do jardim com muito zelo."
उत्साह
Transliteration: utsāh
"उसने बड़े उत्साह के साथ नया काम शुरू किया।"
热忱
Transliteration: rè chén
"他满怀热忱地投入到慈善事业中。"
열정
Transliteration: yeoljeong
"그는 엄청한 열정으로 프로젝트를 완수했다."
熱意
Transliteration: netsui
"彼女は仕事に対する熱意を失わなかった。"
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