Zealously
/ˈziː.ə.ləs.li/noun
In a manner characterized by fervent partisanship or enthusiastic diligence.
Did you know?The term 'zeal' is rooted in the Latin 'zelus', linked to the fierce devotion often seen in religious fervor and even fanaticism.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰeǵʰom
“to burn, to be fervent”
Latin
Latin
zelus
“fervor, jealousy, or eagerness, often with a religious or passionate connotation”
Old French
Old French
zel
“zeal, enthusiasm, fervor”
Middle English
Middle English
zelous
“marked by fervor or passionate devotion”
Modern English
English
zealously
“acting with fervent devotion or enthusiastic diligence, especially in pursuit of a cause or goal”