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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  1. intensity
  2. enthusiasm
  3. emotion
  4. warmth
Noun
  • Periods of paralyzing coldness are punctured by moments of passionate intensity; abject declarations of love and remorse follow savage explosions; then come the coercion, denials, gaslighting, and escalations.
    — Jamie Hood, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Every Cup game counts toward both the standings and the race for a knockout spot, so expect playoff-level intensity.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of intensity
Noun
  • Splitter voiced consistent enthusiasm about Wilson’s growth from game to game.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Iommi’s key plans for his new lineup and record were to make sure the players brought a healthy dose of enthusiasm.
    — Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • Sovereign of the seas Wednesday's sinking carries a far more complicated set of emotions for Susan Gibbs.
    — Henry Larson, NPR, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Normalizing emotions may be effective in creating understanding and building rapport.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of emotion
Noun
  • But Madeley wanted to make sure that was placed alongside Heumann’s joy, warmth, humor, and vulnerability.
    — Kristen Lopez, IndieWire, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Unlike his ’80s productions, which sound understandably brittle by modern standards, the tracks Atkins dropped as Infiniti retain ample warmth and punch.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of warmth
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“Fervidness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fervidness. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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