Chapter Zany to Zymotic of Z by Soule's Synonymes

Zany to Zymotic

Z

Zany, n. Buffoon, clown, jester, droll, merry-andrew, harlequin, punch, punchinello, scaramouch, fool, jack-pudding, pickle-herring.

Zanyism, n. Buffoonery, clownishness, drollery, harlequinism, foolery.

Zeal, n. Ardor, eagerness, engagedness, fervor, fervency, warmth, glow, feeling, energy, earnestness, devotedness, devotion, intentness, intensity, heartiness, cordiality, enthusiasm, passion, soul, spirit.

Zealot, n.

1. Fanatic, bigot.

2. Enthusiast, visionary, dreamer.

Zealous, a. Ardent, eager, keen, earnest, fervent, fervid, warm, glowing, burning, fiery, passionate, enthusiastic, devoted, swift, prompt, ready, forward.

Zenith, n. Summit, top, apex, pinnacle, acme, utmost height, highest point, culminating point.

Zephyr, n.

1. West wind.

2. (Poetical.) Gentle, mild, or soft breeze; light wind.

Zero, n. Naught (or nought), nothing, cipher.

Zest, n.

1. Relish, gust, gusto, appetite.

2. Relish, flavor, savor, taste, smack, twang.

3. Relish, appetizer, sauce.

Zinc, n. Spelter.

Zinc-blende, n. Blende, sulphuret of zinc, false galena, mock-lead, black-jack.

Zincite, n. Red zinc ore, red oxide of zinc.

Zinc-vitriol, n. White-vitriol, sulphate of zinc.

Zone, n.

1. (Poetical.) Belt, girdle, cincture, girth, baldric, band.