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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Dudamel’s approach was not, as his Beethoven has generally become, filled with fervent intensity in the moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

The author dedicated her work to “the people of America with the fervent hope that our nations may come ever closer together in mutual understanding and sympathy.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Several fairies darted over from the garden, hovering around her in a loose semicircle, interrupting the warbling tune with fervent chirping.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull