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fervent

[fur-vuhnt] / ˈfɜr vənt /
ADJECTIVE
enthusiastic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ardent devout earnest ecstatic emotional heartfelt impassioned intense passionate pious religious sincere vehement zealous
WEAK
animated blazing burning dying to eager enthused excited fervid fiery glowing gotta have gung-ho hearty hopped up hot hot for hot-blooded perfervid responsive serious tender unfeigned warm warmhearted wholehearted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathetic calm cold cool dull frigid indifferent insincere irreligious unconcerned unenthusiastic unexcited unpassionate
WEAK
dispassionate dispirited

Example Sentences

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He sent the book out to the “Big Five” publishing companies and was rejected, eventually deciding to publish it with the Pasadena small press Red Hen after they expressed fervent interest in acquiring it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Swarmer’s stock surges nearly 1,100% in two days, underscoring fervent demand for drones.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Huang has been a fervent supporter of AI, which keeps turbocharging growth at Nvidia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

The US Congressional delegation includes senators and members of the US House of Representatives who are fervent supporters of Nato.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

He became the most fervent sort of convert.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen