fervid
Americanadjective
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heated or vehement in spirit, enthusiasm, etc..
a fervid orator.
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burning; glowing; intensely hot.
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Etymology
Origin of fervid
First recorded in 1590–1600, fervid is from the Latin word fervidus boiling. See fervent, -id 4
Explanation
Fervid can be used to describe something that is physically hot such as “a fervid day in August,” but it is more often used to describe heated emotions like anger, love, or desire. When passions and emotions run wild, you should expect to hear some fervid language thrown about. The adjective fervid comes from the Latin fervidus which means “glowing, burning, or boiling.” It is often used like the word fiery. You might hear a politician deliver a fervid speech if he or she is particularly worked up over an issue.
Vocabulary lists containing fervid
"The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe
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"The Lady, or the Tiger?" by Frank R. Stockton
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Jane Eyre
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Example Sentences
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Snapshots From a Saint’s Fervid Gallop to Martyrdom SALZBURG, Austria — It always takes some mental adjustment to go from the in Germany to the Salzburg Festival here, as I did on Thursday.
From New York Times • Aug. 2, 2013
Thence comes the power, Fervid and loving, that, Filling the quick-throbbing Bosom of woman, Turns to the succor Of nature enfeebled; A sorceress pallid, With endless care laden.
From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII by Various
Sordid grief hath flown away, Fervid Love is here to-day; He will tame without delay Those who love not while they may.
From Wine, Women, and Song Mediaeval Latin Students' songs; Now first translated into English verse by Symonds, John Addington
If I do not will to marry with my Imperfect Betrothed, Peace of Fervid Mind and Ardent Heart will dwell no more within me.
From Seven Maids of Far Cathay by Bing Ding, Ed.
"Fervid," telling Chief-engineer Campbell, honestly and openly, the whole proceeding; concluding his letter with some kind and tender words of sympathy for him in his sorrow.
From Wilton School or, Harry Campbell's Revenge by Weatherly, Fred E.
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