Definition of zeal

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • zeal is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • zeal is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • zeal is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of zeal


  • prompt willingness (noun)

    Examples

    1. they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority

    Synonyms

    1. eagerness
    2. forwardness
    3. readiness
  • a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause) (noun)

    Examples

    1. he felt a kind of religious zeal

    Synonyms

    1. ardor
    2. ardour
    3. elan
  • excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end (noun)

    Examples

    1. he had an absolute zeal for litigation

See definition of zeal in Merriam Webster