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

From increasing the intensity of wildfire seasons to worsening natural disasters, climate change is far from a distant future.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2026
But as the leaves begin to change color, so does the intensity that comes with September baseball.

— Jesús Cano, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of intensity

Noun

The convention -- part rally, part fundraiser -- comes as Republicans try to boost enthusiasm heading into the final stretch before Election Day.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
The move was sure to spark criticism that the president was paying Americans to vote Republican as the party struggles to match Democrats’ enthusiasm and faces a challenging midterm outlook.

— Joey Garrison, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of enthusiasm

Noun

An advanced ovarian cancer diagnosis can turn life upside down — often bringing a flood of new terms, decisions and emotions all at once.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 9 Sep. 2026
During a previous appearance on the Off the Vine podcast, Thurston revealed her complex emotions about not being able to carry a child after her breast cancer diagnosis.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of emotion

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Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors bring in ample light and overlook the backyard terrace’s heated pool, outdoor shower, and fireplace, while dimmable cove lighting furthers the warmth.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Spices like ginger add warmth, pungency, and peppery sweetness to a variety of dishes.

— Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

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