zealously

The word “zealously” has 3 syllables: zea-lous-ly

It's pronounced as /ˈzɛləsli/


What is synonym and antonym for zealously?

In the thesaurus, “zealously” has 68 synonyms and 24 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for zealously along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for zealously

  • actively
  • amain
  • animatedly
  • ardently
  • arduously
  • assiduously
  • attentively
  • avidly
  • briskly
  • busily
  • conscientiously
  • continuously
  • determinedly
  • diligently
  • doggedly
  • dynamically
  • eagerly
  • earnestly
  • energetically
  • enthusiastically
  • excitedly
  • exhaustively
  • exuberantly
  • fanatically
  • fervently
  • feverishly
  • hard
  • hardly
  • impatiently
  • indefatigably
  • industriously
  • intensely
  • intensively
  • intently
  • keenly
  • laboriously
  • madly
  • meticulously
  • mightily
  • obstinately
  • painstakingly
  • passionately
  • ploddingly
  • purposefully
  • rabidly
  • resolutely
  • rhapsodically
  • sedulously
  • seriously
  • sky-high
  • slavishly
  • spiritedly
  • steadfastly
  • steadily
  • strenuously
  • stubbornly
  • thoroughly
  • tirelessly
  • unabatedly
  • unflaggingly
  • unrelentingly
  • unremittingly
  • untiringly
  • vehemently
  • vigorously
  • warmly
  • wearilessly
  • willfully

Antonyms for zealously

  • aloofly
  • apathetically
  • casually
  • desultorily
  • disinterestedly
  • halfheartedly
  • hesitantly
  • impassively
  • incuriously
  • indifferently
  • indolently
  • lackadaisically
  • languidly
  • lazily
  • listlessly
  • lukewarmly
  • perfunctorily
  • reluctantly
  • shiftlessly
  • sluggishly
  • spiritlessly
  • tiredly
  • unwillingly
  • wearily

Meanings of zealously

  • adverb
    1. Like a zealot; with zealotry.

Example Sentences

  • The employee zealously pursued every opportunity for professional development.
  • She zealously defended her thesis, showcasing a deep understanding of the subject.
  • The detective zealously investigated the case, leaving no stone unturned.
  • The artist zealously worked on the intricate details of the painting for hours on end.
  • Despite setbacks, the entrepreneur zealously pursued his vision for the innovative startup.

On this page you'll find 92 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to zealously, such as: actively, aloofly, amain, animatedly, apathetically, ardently, arduously.

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Related Words

eagerly

  • actively
  • aggressively
  • animatedly
  • anticipatorily
  • ardently
  • assertively
  • avidly
  • breathlessly
  • briskly
  • cordially
  • cravingly
  • crisply
  • decidedly
  • determinedly
  • directly
  • dynamically
  • earnestly
  • emphatically
  • energetically
  • enthusiastically
  • excitedly
  • expectantly
  • explosively
  • exuberantly
  • fanatically
  • fast
  • fervently
  • fiercely
  • firmly
  • fixedly
  • forcefully
  • forcibly
  • full tilt
  • gamely
  • gladly
  • hammer and tongs
  • hard
  • heartily
  • hungrily
  • impatiently
  • intensively
  • intently
  • keenly
  • longingly
  • lustily
  • madly
  • manfully
  • mightily
  • muscularly
  • potently
  • powerfully
  • promptly
  • purposefully
  • rabidly
  • rapidly
  • readily
  • resolutely
  • rhapsodically
  • rigidly
  • robustly
  • roughshod
  • roundly
  • sharply
  • sincerely
  • sky-high
  • smartly
  • snappily
  • solidly
  • soundly
  • speedily
  • spiritedly
  • spunkily
  • squarely
  • steadfastly
  • steadily
  • stiffly
  • stoutly
  • strenuously
  • strongly
  • sturdily
  • surely
  • thirstily
  • vehemently
  • vigorously
  • violently
  • vivaciously
  • warmly
  • willingly
  • with enthusiasm
  • with gusto
  • zealously
  • zestfully

rapturously

  • acquiescently
  • admiringly
  • adoringly
  • affectionately
  • amicably
  • amusedly
  • appreciatively
  • ardently
  • attentively
  • beatifically
  • blissfully
  • blithely
  • blithesomely
  • breezily
  • brightly
  • cheerfully
  • cheerily
  • considerately
  • contentedly
  • cordially
  • delightedly
  • delightfully
  • devotedly
  • dotingly
  • earnestly
  • ecstatically
  • elatedly
  • enchantedly
  • endearingly
  • enrapturedly
  • enthusiastically
  • euphorically
  • exuberantly
  • felicitously
  • fervently
  • fondly
  • freely
  • friendlily
  • friendly
  • gaily
  • gayly
  • generously
  • genially
  • giddily
  • gigglingly
  • gladly
  • gladsomely
  • gleefully
  • good-humoredly
  • good-naturedly
  • gratefully
  • happily
  • heartily
  • hopefully
  • impassionedly
  • jocosely
  • jocularly
  • jocundly
  • jovially
  • joyfully
  • joyously
  • kindly
  • laughingly
  • lightheartedly
  • longingly
  • lovingly
  • loyally
  • merrily
  • mirthfully
  • optimistically
  • paradisiacally
  • passionately
  • pleasantly
  • pleasingly
  • pleasurably
  • readily
  • respectfully
  • reverently
  • sanguinely
  • smilingly
  • sunnily
  • sweetly
  • thoughtfully
  • warmly
  • willingly
  • with good grace
  • with pleasure
  • with relish
  • yearningly
  • zealously
  • zestfully

impatiently

  • abruptly
  • actively
  • anticipatorily
  • ardently
  • automatically
  • avidly
  • breathlessly
  • cordially
  • cravingly
  • cursorily
  • eagerly
  • earnestly
  • energetically
  • enthusiastically
  • excitedly
  • expectantly
  • exuberantly
  • fanatically
  • fervently
  • fiercely
  • full tilt
  • gladly
  • glancingly
  • haphazardly
  • hastily
  • headfirst
  • headily
  • headlong
  • heartily
  • hotfoot
  • hotheadedly
  • hungrily
  • hurriedly
  • impetuously
  • impromptu
  • impulsively
  • intently
  • keenly
  • longingly
  • madly
  • offhand
  • offhandedly
  • pell-mell
  • precipitately
  • precipitously
  • promptly
  • rabidly
  • rapidly
  • rashly
  • readily
  • recklessly
  • rhapsodically
  • sincerely
  • sky-high
  • speedily
  • spiritedly
  • spontaneously
  • strenuously
  • suddenly
  • thirstily
  • thoughtlessly
  • vigorously
  • warmly
  • willingly
  • with enthusiasm
  • with gusto
  • zealously
  • zestfully

jovially

  • absurdly
  • acquiescently
  • agreeably
  • airily
  • amicably
  • amusedly
  • amusingly
  • ardently
  • beatifically
  • blissfully
  • blithely
  • blithesomely
  • breezily
  • brightly
  • buoyantly
  • cheerfully
  • cheerily
  • contentedly
  • cordially
  • delightedly
  • delightfully
  • devotedly
  • ecstatically
  • elatedly
  • enchantedly
  • enthusiastically
  • euphorically
  • exhilaratingly
  • exuberantly
  • exultantly
  • facetiously
  • felicitously
  • freely
  • friendlily
  • friendly
  • gaily
  • gayly
  • genially
  • giddily
  • gigglingly
  • gladly
  • gladsomely
  • gleefully
  • good-humoredly
  • good-naturedly
  • graciously
  • gratefully
  • happily
  • heartily
  • hilariously
  • hopefully
  • ironically
  • jocosely
  • jocularly
  • jocundly
  • jokingly
  • joyfully
  • joyously
  • laughingly
  • lightheartedly
  • lightly
  • lovingly
  • ludicrously
  • merrily
  • mirthfully
  • optimistically
  • paradisiacally
  • passionately
  • peacefully
  • playfully
  • pleasantly
  • pleasingly
  • pleasurably
  • rapturously
  • readily
  • ridiculously
  • sanguinely
  • satirically
  • sincerely
  • smilingly
  • sportively
  • sunnily
  • sweetly
  • vivaciously
  • warmly
  • willingly
  • with good grace
  • with pleasure
  • with relish
  • with zeal
  • zealously
  • zestfully

joyfully

  • acquiescently
  • agreeably
  • airily
  • amicably
  • amusedly
  • ardently
  • beatifically
  • blissfully
  • blithely
  • blithesomely
  • breezily
  • brightly
  • brilliantly
  • buoyantly
  • cheerfully
  • cheerily
  • colorfully
  • contentedly
  • cordially
  • delightedly
  • delightfully
  • devotedly
  • ecstatically
  • elatedly
  • enchantedly
  • enthusiastically
  • euphorically
  • exhilaratingly
  • exuberantly
  • exultantly
  • felicitously
  • flamboyantly
  • flashily
  • freely
  • friendlily
  • friendly
  • gaily
  • gayly
  • genially
  • giddily
  • gigglingly
  • gladly
  • gladsomely
  • gleefully
  • glowingly
  • good-humoredly
  • good-naturedly
  • graciously
  • gratefully
  • happily
  • heartily
  • hilariously
  • hopefully
  • jocosely
  • jocularly
  • jocundly
  • jovially
  • joyously
  • laughingly
  • lightheartedly
  • lightly
  • lovingly
  • merrily
  • mirthfully
  • optimistically
  • paradisiacally
  • passionately
  • peacefully
  • playfully
  • pleasantly
  • pleasingly
  • pleasurably
  • rapturously
  • readily
  • sanguinely
  • showily
  • sincerely
  • smilingly
  • sparklingly
  • spiritedly
  • splendidly
  • sportively
  • sunnily
  • sweetly
  • vivaciously
  • warmly
  • willingly
  • with good grace
  • with pleasure
  • with relish
  • with spirit
  • with zeal
  • zealously
  • zestfully

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