zeloso
English
editEtymology
editBorrowed from Italian zeloso, from zelo.
Adjective
editzeloso (not comparable)
- (music, of play) Zealous, energetic, enthusiastic; typically an annotation to direct the style of play.
- 1973, Clavier: A Magazine for Pianists & Organists, Volume 12, Instrumentalist Company, page 35:
- Because Steve's attitude had always been co-operative and zeloso, Mr. Brisk had appointed him part leader for the bassi.
Adverb
editzeloso (not comparable)
- (music) (Played) zealously, energetically, with enthusiasm.
- Synonyms: con zelo, zelosamente
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editItalian
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editAdjective
editzeloso (feminine zelosa, masculine plural zelosi, feminine plural zelose)
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editAdjective
editzēlōsō
Portuguese
editEtymology
editFrom zelo (“zeal”) + -oso (“-ous”), from Ancient Greek ζήλος (zḗlos, “zeal; jealousy”). Parallels the inherited term cioso.
Pronunciation
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- Rhymes: -ozu
- Hyphenation: ze‧lo‧so
Adjective
editzeloso (feminine zelosa, masculine plural zelosos, feminine plural zelosas, comparable, comparative mais zeloso, superlative o mais zeloso or zelosíssimo, metaphonic)
- jealous (careful in the protection of something one has or appreciates)
- jealous; envious
- Synonym: ciumento
- zealous (exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion)
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