1. (noun)ardor, ardour, elan, zeal a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause) Synonyms: zeal, eagerness, fervidness, fervour, ardor, fire, ardour, readiness, elan, panache, fervor, flair, style, dash, fervency, forwardness
2. (noun)zeal excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end Synonyms: forwardness, ardour, readiness, elan, eagerness, ardor
1. Zeal The old meaning of enthusiasm implies a pseudo-inspiration, an almost frantic extravagance in behalf of something supposed to be an expression of the divine will. This sense remains as the cont Synonyms: enthusiasm, ardor, excitement, frenzy, transport, devotion, extravagance, inspiration, vehemence, eagerness, fanaticism, intensity, warmth, earnestness, fervency, passion, zeal, ecstasy, fervor, rapture Antonyms: calculation, caution, deadness, indifference, policy, timidity, calmness, coldness, dulness, lukewarmness, prudence, wariness