fervid

[ fur-vid ]
/ ˈfɜr vɪd /
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adjective

heated or vehement in spirit, enthusiasm, etc.: a fervid orator.
burning; glowing; intensely hot.

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Origin of fervid

First recorded in 1590–1600, fervid is from the Latin word fervidus boiling. See fervent, -id4

OTHER WORDS FROM fervid

Words nearby fervid

ferule, ferulic acid, ferv., fervency, fervent, fervid, fervidor, fervor, fervour, fescennine, fescue
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Words related to fervidly

lovingly, excitedly, intensely, dearly, devotedly, emotionally, lustfully

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