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Zealously vs Fanatic - What's the difference?

zealously | fanatic |

As an adverb zealously

is like a zealot; with zealotry.

As an adjective fanatic is

fanatical.

As a noun fanatic is

a person who is zealously enthusiastic for some cause, especially in religion.

zealously

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • Like a zealot; with zealotry.

    • Synonyms

    * (with zealotry) eagerly, enthusiastically, heartily, with a will

    fanatic

    English

    Alternative forms

    * fanatick (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Fanatical.
  • * T. Moore
    • But Faith, fanatic Faith, once wedded fast / To some dear falsehood, hugs it to the last.
  • (obsolete) Showing evidence of possession by a god or demon; frenzied, overzealous.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person who is zealously enthusiastic for some cause, especially in religion.

    • See also

    * fan * crank

    Quotations

    * A zealot can't change his mind. A fanatic can't change his mind and won't change the subject. — (attributed) * A fanatic is one who redoubles his effort when he has forgotten his aim. —