1. ardor, ardour, elan, zeal

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

Example Sentences:
'they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor'
'he felt a kind of religious zeal'

Synonyms

• ardor
• ardour
• elan

2. zeal

excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end

Example Sentences:
'he had an absolute zeal for litigation'

3. eagerness, forwardness, readiness, zeal

prompt willingness

Example Sentences:
'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'

Synonyms

• eagerness
• forwardness
• readiness