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perfervid

per·fer·vid
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [per-fur-vid]
    • /pərˈfɜr vɪd/
    • /pɜː.ˈfɜː.vɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [per-fur-vid]
    • /pərˈfɜr vɪd/

Definitions of perfervid word

  • adjective perfervid very fervent; extremely ardent; impassioned: perfervid patriotism. 1
  • adjective perfervid extremely ardent, enthusiastic, or zealous 0
  • adjective perfervid extremely fervid; ardent 0

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Origin of perfervid

First appearance:

before 1855
One of the 30% newest English words
From the New Latin word perfervidus, dating back to 1855-60. See per-, fervid

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Parts of speech for Perfervid

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

perfervid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

perfervid usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for perfervid

adj perfervid

  • aflame — If something is on fire, you can say it is aflame.
  • appetent — having an eager longing or desire
  • fervent — having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm, etc.; ardent: a fervent admirer; a fervent plea.
  • fiery — consisting of, attended with, characterized by, or containing fire: a volcano's fiery discharge.
  • go great guns — to act or function with great speed, intensity, etc

adjective perfervid

  • agitable — easily agitated or moved
  • aroused — in a state of sexual arousal
  • hotblooded — Spirited, rash, reckless.
  • keen — finely sharpened, as an edge; so shaped as to cut or pierce substances readily: a keen razor.
  • overemotional — pertaining to or involving emotion or the emotions.

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