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
  • Taiwan has stepped up the intensity of the Han Kuang drills, incorporating reservists and more civilians into the exercises with a focus on real-world scenarios.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The squad have been put through their paces in high-intensity sessions, sometimes twice a day, to build the fitness levels required to carry out the Spaniard’s vision.
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of intensity
Noun
  • Do not let enthusiasm skip the part where others need a clear role today.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Or are younger, progressive voters who might be open to democratic socialism being over-sampled due to their very public enthusiasm?
    — Chris Brennan, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • By identifying exactly what the frustration concerns before reacting, leaders are more likely to channel emotion toward fixing broken systems instead of attacking individuals.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy can teach the woman to identify emotions and change thought patterns.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of emotion
Noun
  • But this remains a proper place to watch football, full of character and warmth, even when the away support is so small in number that the open end remains closed.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Mercury in Leo and your 1st House of Self sextiles Venus in your 3rd House of Communication, giving your voice warmth, charm, and memorable timing.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of warmth
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“Fervidness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fervidness. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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