The difference between Enthusiasm and Zeal

When used as nouns, enthusiasm means possession by a god, whereas zeal means the fervour or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance.


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  1. Enthusiasm as a noun (obsolete, or, historical):

    Possession by a god; divine inspiration or frenzy.

  2. Enthusiasm as a noun:

    Intensity of feeling; excited interest or eagerness.

  3. Enthusiasm as a noun:

    Something in which one is keenly interested.

  1. Zeal as a noun:

    The fervour or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest.

  2. Zeal as a noun (obsolete):

    A zealot.

    Examples:

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  3. Zeal as a noun:

    The collective noun for a group of zebras.

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