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fervidness

noun

Definition of fervidnessnext
as in intensity
depth of feeling the fervidness that the actor brought to the part of Romeo made the play fresh all over again

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fervidness
  1. intensity
  2. enthusiasm
  3. emotion
  4. warmth
Noun
  • The Dropkick Murphys build intensity through repetition, allowing the track to accelerate without losing its rawness.
    — Brittney Williams, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
  • That's awesome but then again college sports are in my opinion better then the professional level mainly because of the intensity of the crowd .
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of intensity
Noun
  • Gemini May 21 – June 20 A creative idea may attract more enthusiasm than practical support.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Thomas said Aries energy is associated with momentum, enthusiasm and passion and could inspire people to pursue new directions or goals.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • Chiefs second-year wide receiver Jalen Royals has rarely shown emotion.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The Three Hidden Purchase Drivers Your Buyer Feels Behind every trigger is an emotion.
    — Laiba Tariq, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of emotion
Noun
  • East of this zone, the extra warmth is nearing 4 degrees Celsius, beating the previous record event in 1997 by half a degree.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Her presence, too, is felt in the people who now inhabit the space, like her granddaughter Charley, 25, whose easy warmth recalls qualities long ascribed to the matriarch.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of warmth
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“Fervidness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fervidness. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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