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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.