Fervid
adjective /ˈfɜː.vɪd/ — Intensely passionate; burning with feeling
Definition
Intensely zealous or passionate — burning with enthusiasm, belief, or desire to a degree that makes restraint seem impossible.
Beyond the definition
Where fervent is strong, fervid is almost uncontrollable. The fervid believer, the fervid lover — both are people for whom the feeling has become the whole of the person.
Origin & history
From Latin 'fervidus' (glowing, burning hot) — from 'fervere' (to boil, to be hot). The same root as fervent, fever, and fervour. The state of boiling over.
Example sentences
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Her fervid advocacy for the cause made her both compelling and exhausting to spend time with.
He wrote with fervid intensity that his editors had to learn to channel rather than suppress.
The fervid attachment of early love — the kind that doesn't leave room for anything else.
How to use it
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Choose “Fervid” when the meaning fits your context: Intensely zealous or passionate — burning with enthusiasm, belief, or desire to a degree that makes restraint seem impossible.
Synonyms
Antonyms
indifferent, cold, apathetic
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Passionate Artist at Work
An artist sits in a cluttered, dim studio, hands coated in pigment as they intensely focus on applying paint to a canvas.
The artist's stained hands and absolute concentration in a dark environment capture the burning, almost unstoppable enthusiasm of the word, focusing on the sheer physical commitment to a creative goal rather than just the result.
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Questions about this word
What does "Fervid" mean?
Fervid is adjective meaning: Intensely passionate; burning with feeling. Intensely zealous or passionate — burning with enthusiasm, belief, or desire to a degree that makes restraint seem impossible.
Where does the word "Fervid" come from?
From Latin 'fervidus' (glowing, burning hot) — from 'fervere' (to boil, to be hot). The same root as fervent, fever, and fervour. The state of boiling over.