What is the difference between jealous and zealous?

Jealousy is a word we have all used, or rather, an emotion most of us have felt at some point of time. Jealous characterizes a person who is overly possessive or envious. Zealous, on the other hand, is a super-positive word implying passions, enthusiasm and dedication for something or someone.

Is zealous positive or negative?

Zealous is the adjective for the noun zeal, “eager partisanship”; the latter has a long e, but zealous has a short one: ZEL-uhs. It can have a slightly negative connotation, and people are sometimes described as overzealous, meaning they try too hard.

What’s the meaning of exuberant?

adjective. effusively and almost uninhibitedly enthusiastic; lavishly abundant: an exuberant welcome for the hero. abounding in vitality; extremely joyful and vigorous. extremely good; overflowing; plentiful: exuberant health.

What does ebullience mean?

: the quality of lively or enthusiastic expression of thoughts or feelings : exuberance.

What does Zen mean?

feeling peaceful and relaxed