fervent

adjective
UK: /ˈfɜː.vənt/
US: /ˈfɝː.vənt/

  1. Having or displaying a passionate intensity.

    1. He is a fervent fan of the team; he never misses a game.
    2. The activist delivered a fervent speech, filled with emotion and conviction.

  2. Characterized by intense enthusiasm; ardent.

    1. She has a fervent desire to learn new things every day.
    2. They shared a fervent embrace after many years of separation from each other.

Synonyms

ardent zealous enthusiastic fervid passionate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fervent" in English means: Having or displaying a passionate intensity., Characterized by intense enthusiasm; ardent..

The phonetic transcription of "fervent" is /ˈfɜː.vənt/ in British English and /ˈfɝː.vənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fervent": ardent, zealous, enthusiastic, fervid, passionate.

Example usage of "fervent": "He is a fervent fan of the team; he never misses a game.". More examples on the page.