Fervent
adjective /ˈfɜːr.vənt/ — Having or showing great intensity of feeling; passionately intense.
Definition
Having or displaying great intensity of spirit, feeling, or enthusiasm — burning with feeling, heated with passion. Fervent describes the emotional temperature of conviction: when belief, desire, or devotion has become hot.
Beyond the definition
Fervent is the adjective for feelings that won't cool — for the person who cannot be casual about what they love, for the desire that stays at temperature regardless of the circumstances.
Origin & history
From Latin 'fervens' (boiling, glowing, burning); from 'fervere' (to boil, to glow). Related to 'fervor', 'ferment', and 'effervescent' — all carrying the heat of active process.
Example sentences
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Her fervent belief in the project survived every obstacle — including the ones she herself created.
He kissed her with a fervent intensity that made her forget the circumstances for a moment.
Fervent prayer, fervent love, fervent opposition: all the same temperature, different objects.
How to use it
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Choose “Fervent” when the meaning fits your context: Having or displaying great intensity of spirit, feeling, or enthusiasm — burning with feeling, heated with passion. Fervent describes the emotional temperature of conviction: when belief, desire, or devotion has become hot.
Synonyms
passionate, intense, burning, zealous
Antonyms
cool, indifferent, lukewarm, detached
Related words
Fervent vs passionate
Fervent implies a burning, steady intensity often applied to beliefs or devotion. Passionate describes a broader range of high-energy emotions and personal interests.
Questions about this word
What does "Fervent" mean?
Fervent is adjective meaning: Having or showing great intensity of feeling; passionately intense.. Having or displaying great intensity of spirit, feeling, or enthusiasm — burning with feeling, heated with passion. Fervent describes the emotional temperature of conviction: when belief, desire, or devotion has become hot.
Where does the word "Fervent" come from?
From Latin 'fervens' (boiling, glowing, burning); from 'fervere' (to boil, to glow). Related to 'fervor', 'ferment', and 'effervescent' — all carrying the heat of active process.