fervent
Americanadjective
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having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm, etc.; ardent.
a fervent admirer; a fervent plea.
- Synonyms:
- passionate, impassioned, fervid
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hot; burning; glowing.
adjective
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intensely passionate; ardent
a fervent desire to change society
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archaic boiling, burning, or glowing
fervent heat
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Etymology
Origin of fervent
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Anglo-French or directly from Latin fervent- (stem of fervēns ) present participle of fervēre “to boil”; see -ent
Explanation
Use fervent to describe a person or thing that shows very strong feelings or enthusiasm. If you have a fervent desire to become an actress, you'll stop at nothing to realize your dream. The adjective fervent and the noun fervor are often associated with the feelings aroused by patriotism, religion, or a belief that you support or oppose. A near synonym for the adjective is ardent. Fervent is from Middle English, from Old French, from the Latin verb fervēre "to boil, glow."
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Example Sentences
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Fervent online fandom for titles such as “Heat” or “Miami Vice” presumably would generate great interest for this kind of behind-the-scenes exploration.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2024
Fervent supporters saw it as just reward for a leader who put Islamic teachings at the core of public life in a country with a strong secularist traditions, and championed the pious working classes.
From Reuters • May 15, 2023
The pastor at Fervent Prayer Church in Indianapolis said he was a Democrat initially because it was the party of his father and many prominent Black leaders.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2022
The week after its event at The Rock, the group held a meeting at Fervent Church in Colorado Springs.
From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2022
Fervent thanks to the Almighty were mingled with whistled snatches of wedding marches and popular songs.
From The Last Shot by Palmer, Frederick
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