zeal
(noun)
noun
1. a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
- he felt a kind of religious zeal
Similar word(s): ardor, ardour, elan
Definition categories: feeling, avidity, avidness, eagerness, keenness
2. excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end
- he had an absolute zeal for litigation
Definition categories: feeling, ardor, ardour, fervency, fervidness, fervor, fervour, fire
3. prompt willingness
- they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority
Similar word(s): eagerness, forwardness, readiness
Definition categories: attribute, willingness