Meanings
adjectivezeloso (not comparable)
- not comparableentertainmentZealous, energetic, enthusiastic; typically an annotation to direct the style of play.
Because Steve's attitude had always been co-operative and zeloso, Mr. Brisk had appointed him part leader for the bassi.
1973, Clavier: A Magazine for Pianists & Organists, Volume 12, Instrumentalist Company, page 35
adverbzeloso (not comparable)
- not comparableentertainment(Played) zealously, energetically, with enthusiasm.
Synonyms: con zelo, zelosamente
Synonyms & antonyms
adverb(Played) zealously, energetically, with enthusiasm.
Similar
con zelozelosamente
Origin
- Italianzeloso
- Englishzeloso
Borrowed from Italian zeloso, from zelo.
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