Synonyms: zeal, readiness, forwardness, eagerness
Definition: prompt willingness
Usage: readiness to continue discussions; they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel; they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority; he tried to explain his forwardness in battle
Similar words: willingness
Definition: cheerful compliance
Usage: he expressed his willingness to help
Synonyms: zeal
Definition: excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end
Usage: he had an absolute zeal for litigation
Similar words: ardor, ardour, fervency, fervidness, fervor, fervour, fire
Definition: feelings of great warmth and intensity
Usage: he spoke with great ardor
Synonyms: elan, zeal, ardor, ardour
Definition: a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
Usage: they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor; he felt a kind of religious zeal
Similar words: avidity, avidness, keenness, eagerness
Definition: a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something