zealous
adjective/ˈzɛləs/
Frequency rank: #13,269 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
Having or showing great energy and enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or goal.
Example sentence
She feels zealous about environmental protection and volunteers every weekend.
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