1. Ardeur.
2. Soin.
3. Enthousiasme.
ETYM Latin aviditas, from avidus: cf. French avidité. Related to Avid.
Greediness; strong appetite; eagerness; intenseness of desire.
ETYM Italian or Spanish, from Latin gustus; akin to Eng. choose. Related to 2d Gust.
Vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment; SYN. relish, zest, zestfulness.
1. Diligent.
2. Dévoué.
ETYM Latin avidus, from avere to long: cf. French avide. Related to Avarice.
1. Marked by active interest and enthusiasm; SYN. great, eager, zealous.
2. (Often followed by 'for') Ardently or excessively desirous; SYN. devouring, esurient, greedy.
ETYM Late Lat. zelosus. Related to Zeal.
1. Filled with, or characterized by, zeal; warmly engaged, or ardent, in behalf of an object.
2. Filled with religious zeal.