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Meaning of zealousy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Zeal; zealotry.
    uncountable
  2. The passionate desire for an exclusive relationship.
    uncountable

Examples

“We all make mistakes, some more frequently than others. It should not be our purpose to condemn each other for mistakes made. Neither should we, with bitter partisan zealousy, condone all wrongs committed.”
“Anyway, she was with him now more than with any of us. It made me angry and scornful, kept my zealousy alive, prevented me from understanding her or forgiving—I always saw the two heads together and the fatal kiss.”
“There's a fine line, starting with a comparison in a relationship and moving toward either zealousy, a fervent passion to protect an exclusive relationship, and envy, a resentment about a difference and desire to conquer that difference.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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