FERVIDNESS Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

fervidness

noun

Definition of fervidness

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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Noun

The intensity of their yearning has only increased on their second album, Nature’s Pill—and that’s no easy feat, considering this is a band whose breakout track opens with the narrator prostrating himself before the object of his affection.

— Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026
But Whalefall is no match for the earlier film’s suspense and intensity.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of intensity

Noun

Zelensky does not appear to be in a rush to hold elections and the public has shown little enthusiasm for heading to the polls as bombs fly overhead.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
The strongman is failing, even as the opposition struggles to inspire a great deal of conviction and enthusiasm.

— Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of enthusiasm

Noun

The photography by Andrew Jacobs is juxtaposed against works by the Belgian artist Katrien de Blauwer, commissioned for the project to evoke emotion through color.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
These passages connect sensation and emotion without stopping to explain their relationship.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of emotion

Noun

Although bright whites dominate the hotel’s design, the warmth of unvarnished wood furniture does much to temper its starkness, and judicious use of pops of colour – fresh greens, yellows and florals – gives visual interest to the luxe space.

— Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Despite his training in fine dining, what motivates him is the warmth and affection of home cooking.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026

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