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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The audience had “such a fervent passion for that story, I think, because of the specificity of those perspectives,” Howe said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

They’re such a fervent bunch that he expects protesters at next year’s Masters if the rumors are true and gnomes go the way of wood-shafted irons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Over the years Cox has been a fervent campaigner and won many awards.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

I could see he wanted to get out, maybe the crowd was getting too fervent.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

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