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- [fur-vuh nt]
- /ˈfɜr vənt/
- /ˈfɜː.vənt/
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- [fur-vuh nt]
- /ˈfɜr vənt/
Definitions of fervent word
- adjective fervent having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm, etc.; ardent: a fervent admirer; a fervent plea. 1
- adjective fervent hot; burning; glowing. 1
- noun fervent Having or displaying a passionate intensity. 1
- adjective fervent ardent, passionate 1
- adjective fervent A fervent person has or shows strong feelings about something, and is very sincere and enthusiastic about it. 0
- adjective fervent intensely passionate; ardent 0
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Origin of fervent
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin fervent- (stem of fervēns) present participle of fervēre to boil; see -ent
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Parts of speech for Fervent
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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fervent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
fervent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fervent
adj fervent
- ecstatic — of, relating to, or characterized by ecstasy or a state of sudden, intense, overpowering emotion: an ecstatic frenzy; ecstatic cheering for the winning team.
- zealous — full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent. Synonyms: enthusiastic, eager, fervid, fervent, intense, passionate, warm. Antonyms: apathetic; lackadaisical.
- impassioned — filled with intense feeling or passion; passionate; ardent.
- vehement — zealous; ardent; impassioned: a vehement defense; vehement enthusiasm.
- pious — having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or an earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations.
adjective fervent
- keen — finely sharpened, as an edge; so shaped as to cut or pierce substances readily: a keen razor.
- avid — You use avid to describe someone who is very enthusiastic about something that they do.
- enthusiastic — Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
- fanatical — motivated or characterized by an extreme, uncritical enthusiasm or zeal, as in religion or politics.
- heated — made hot or hotter; warmed.
Antonyms for fervent
adj fervent
- apathetic — If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
- indifferent — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
- unconcerned — not involved or interested; disinterested.
- irreligious — not religious; not practicing a religion and feeling no religious impulses or emotions.
- insincere — not sincere; not honest in the expression of actual feeling; hypocritical.
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