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- [fur-vuh nt]
- /ˈfɜr vənt/
- /ˈfɜː.vənt/
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- [fur-vuh nt]
- /ˈfɜr vənt/
Definitions of fervently word
- adjective fervently having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm, etc.; ardent: a fervent admirer; a fervent plea. 1
- adjective fervently hot; burning; glowing. 1
- noun fervently In a fervent manner. 1
- adverb fervently with devotion 1
- adverb fervently intensely 1
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Origin of fervently
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 Fervently
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fervently 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.
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adv fervently
- vigorously — full of or characterized by vigor: a vigorous effort.
- nimbly — quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid: nimble feet.
- eagerly — keen or ardent in desire or feeling; impatiently longing: I am eager for news about them. He is eager to sing.
- hastily — moving or acting with haste; speedy; quick; hurried.
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
adverb fervently
- enthusiastically — In an enthusiastic manner.
- fanatically — motivated or characterized by an extreme, uncritical enthusiasm or zeal, as in religion or politics.
- feverishly — having fever.
- excitedly — In an excited manner; .
- intensely — existing or occurring in a high or extreme degree: intense heat.
Antonyms for fervently
adv fervently
- idly — not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.
- inactive — not active: an inactive volcano.
- quietly — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- lightly — with little weight, force, intensity, etc.; gently: to press lightly on a door bell.
- casually — happening by chance; fortuitous: a casual meeting.
adverb fervently
- impassively — without emotion; apathetic; unmoved.
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