- a variation of fervor.
fervour
Britishnoun
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great intensity of feeling or belief; ardour; zeal
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rare intense heat
Etymology
Origin of fervour
C14: from Latin fervor heat, from fervēre to glow, boil
Example Sentences
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A jubilant crowd of Catholic faithful filled Madrid with chants, cheers and applause on Sunday as an open-air mass by Pope Leo XIV imbued the Spanish capital with religious fervour.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
But so far the discreet American has drawn less fervour than Argentine reformer Pope Francis, who died last April after leading the world's 1.4 billion Catholics for 12 years.
From Barron's ● Mar. 25, 2026
A flurry of recommendations for BL shows and fiction have been exchanged across social media, with the hopes of recapturing the fervour Heated Rivalry ignited.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026
Such fervour is one of the many reasons why the This is Wearside supporters group started planning their biggest ever flag display for the derby once Sunderland secured promotion via the play-offs in May.
From BBC ● Dec. 14, 2025
In all the rush and fervour, Montag had only an instant to read a line, but it blazed in his mind for the next minute as if stamped there with fiery steel.
From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury
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