By Dr Oliver Tearle

The word ‘zealous’ is used to describe someone who has zeal: a passionate enthusiasm for, or devotion to, a particular cause, idea, or objective. Curiously, there is an etymological link between the similar words zealous and jealous: zealous is derived from zeal, of course, and that word is ultimately from the Latin meaning ‘jealousy, rivalry, or emulation’. Since someone might be described as jealously guarding something they support with zeal, one can see the link. Continue reading “24 of the Best Synonyms and Antonyms for ‘Zealous’” →