zealously
adverb
Simple meaning
With great passion and energy.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
zeeluhsleeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈziləsli
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Definition
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adverb
Like, or in the manner of, a zealot; with great zeal or zealotry.
“She worked zealously to raise funds for the literacy project.”
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
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How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Like, or in the manner of, a zealot; with great zeal or zealotry.
Used this way, zealously is a common word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It carries more force than its gentler alternatives. It turns up most in personal or emotional discussion and literature or storytelling contexts.
“She worked zealously to raise funds for the literacy project.”
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Strong
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Warm and admiring
- Usage feel
- Everyday but emotionally strong
Where it naturally appears
- Personal/emotional discussion
- Literature/storytelling
Usage note
Zealously is emotionally heavy: it suggests deep or lasting feeling, not a passing mood, so it can overstate a small reaction.
Natural pattern: zealously to …
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