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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

AST SpaceMobile’s army of fervent retail trader fans will be hoping that by then, their own company’s satellites are already tracing their own celestial path.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

The wizard franchise enjoys a fervent and huge fanbase in China - and Warner Bros Discovery has announced plans to open the largest Making Of Harry Potter studio tour in Shanghai in 2027.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

His was a fervent faith in the cause.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie