zealous

ZEE-luhs

meaning in plain English

Very eager and full of energy about something. You feel really excited to do it.

Picture a zealous fan waving pom‑poms nonstop—so eager they can't sit still.

for example

The coach was zealous about teaching the kids new drills every practice.

Imagine a kid who keeps checking the scoreboard because they are zealous about winning. Their excitement makes them never give up, even when the game gets tough.