Definition of 'fervent'
adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
A fervent person has or shows strong feelings about something, and is very sincere and enthusiastic about it.
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fervent in British English
adjective
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Derived forms
fervently (ˈfervently) or fervidly (ˈfervidly) adverb
ferventness (ˈferventness) or fervidness (ˈfervidness)
noun
Word origin
C14: from Latin fervēre to boil, glow
Word Frequency
fervent in American English
adjective
1.
hot; burning; glowing
SIMILAR WORDS: ˈpassionate
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Derived forms
fervently (ˈfervently)
adverb
Word Frequency
fervent in American English
(ˈfɜːrvənt)
adjective
SYNONYMS 1. fervid, impassioned, passionate.1.
a fervent admirer
a fervent plea
2.
hot; burning; glowing
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Derived forms
fervently adverb
ferventness
noun
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British English: fervent
ADJECTIVE /ˈfɜːvənt/
A fervent person has or shows strong feelings about something.
...a fervent admirer of this composer's work.
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