fervent
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adjective \ˈfər-vənt\Definition of FERVENT
1
: very hot : glowing
2
: exhibiting or marked by great intensity of feeling : zealous <fervent prayers>
— fer·vent·ly adverb
See Examples of FERVENT
- <a fervent speech that called for tolerance and compassion for those who are different>
- <in the thick, fervent air of a tropical afternoon, a languor set in>
Origin of FERVENT
Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin fervent-, fervens, present participle of fervēre to boil, froth — more at barm
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to FERVENT
- Synonyms
- ardent, blazing, burning, charged, demonstrative, emotional, fervid, feverish, fiery, flaming, glowing, hot-blooded, impassioned, incandescent, intense, passional, passionate, perfervid, red-hot, religious, superheated, torrid, vehement, warm, warm-blooded, on fire
- Antonyms
- cold, cool, dispassionate, emotionless, impassive, unemotional
See Synonym Discussion at impassioned
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