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fervent

fer·vent

fervent

 
 
pronunciation:
fuhr vnt
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: having or expressing warmth, depth, or intensity of feeling.
The leaders expressed a fervent desire for peace.
antonyms:
apathetic, damp, lukewarm
similar words:
ardent, feeling, fierce, heated, hot, lyrical, passionate, romantic, strong, torrid
definition 2: hot; glowing.
similar words:
burning
Word Combinations  About this feature
adverb + (adj.)fervent equally, less, most
(adj.)fervent + noun abortion, adherent, admiration, admirer, advocate, anti-communist, appeal, applause, argument, attachment, backer, base, belief, believer, chorus, commitment, competition, conservation, conviction, critic, crusader, defender, desire, devotion, dream, enthusiasm, environmentalist, expression, faith, fan, follower, hope, loyalty, nationalism, nationalist, opponent, opposition, passion, pitch, plea, prayer, promoter, reading, support, supporter, testimonial, tone, wish  [See all][See only the most frequent]
derivations: fervently (adv.), ferventness (n.)