Word: zealous
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: zeal
ous
Definition: Full of zeal; ardent, fervent; exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion.
Morphemes:
Affix: zeal
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The fervour or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ζῆλος
Language: grc
Decoded: zelos
Meaning: zeal, jealousy
Affix: -ous
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns, to denote possession or presence of a quality in any degree, commonly in abundance.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ōsus
Language: la
Decoded: -osus
Meaning: full, full of