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zealously-amassed

|zeal-ous-ly-a-massed|

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/ˈziːləsli əˈmæst/

enthusiastic accumulation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'zealously-amassed' originates from the English word 'zealous,' which comes from the Greek word 'zelos,' meaning 'ardor' or 'fervor,' and 'amass,' from the Old French 'amasser,' meaning 'to gather or accumulate.'

Historical Evolution

'zealous' changed from the Greek word 'zelos' to the Latin 'zelus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'zealous.' 'Amass' transformed from the Old French 'amasser' to the modern English 'amass.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'zealous' meant 'ardor' or 'fervor,' and 'amass' meant 'to gather or accumulate.' The combined term 'zealously-amassed' retains the original meanings, emphasizing enthusiastic accumulation.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

collected or gathered with great enthusiasm and energy.

The zealously-amassed collection of rare stamps was the pride of his life.

Synonyms

Antonyms

indifferently-collectedapathetically-gathered

Last updated: 2025/05/05 23:47