overzealous

Word parts change

over- + zealous

Pronunciation change

IPA ^(key): /ˌəʊvəˈzɛləs/
Audio (UK) (file)

Adjective change

Positive
overzealous

Comparative
more overzealous

Superlative
most overzealous

If a person is overzealous, they are too enthusiastic.
With his overzealous attempts to impress, he only managed to annoy her.

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