# zealously

**Pronunciation:** /ˈziːləsli/ · ZEE-lus-lee

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

With great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.

## Examples

- He zealously defended his client's innocence.
- The team worked zealously to meet the deadline.
- She zealously pursued her dream of becoming a doctor.

## Synonyms

- eagerly — Showing a strong desire or interest.
- ardently — With intense passion and devotion.
- fervently — With great intensity of feeling or expression.
- passionately — With strong emotion or enthusiasm.

## Antonyms

- apathetically — Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
- indifferently — Without interest or concern; neutrally.
- half-heartedly — Without enthusiasm or energy.

## Common patterns

- zealously + verb — Describes how an action is performed with great energy or enthusiasm. — They zealously worked on the project.

## Collocations

- zealously advocate — She zealously advocated for policy changes.
- zealously pursue — He zealously pursued his academic goals.
- zealously defend — The lawyer zealously defended her client.

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