zántlivý

Zántlivé is the neuter singular form of the Czech adjective zántlivý, meaning zealous, ardent, or determined. It is used to describe actions, attitudes, or things characterized by strong motivation and steadfast commitment.

In Czech, zántlivý is the base form; the masculine singular is zántlivý, the feminine is zántlivá, and the neuter is zántlivé. The forms agree with the noun they modify, as with other adjectives in the language. The word is most commonly found in literary or formal contexts.

Common contexts include descriptions of effort or planning, for example zántlivé úsilí (ardent effort) or zántlivé plány (zealous plans). The term typically carries a positive connotation of dedication and resolve, though it can be used critically to signal excessive zeal or persistence in pursuing a goal.

Etymology: zántlivý is formed with the prefix z- and the suffix -livý, a productive pattern in Czech for creating adjectives that denote a particular characteristic. See also related descriptors such as odhodlaný (determined), zapálený (passionate), and nadšený (enthusiastic).