Fervor
/ˈfɜːrvər/
Definitions
Intense and passionate feeling, especially for a cause, person, or activity.
/ˈfɜːrvər/
Intense and passionate feeling
The students met with a great fervor for the new program.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're super excited about something, like a concert or a new game. Fervor is that feeling of excitement and passion, like you can't wait!
👶 For kids: Fervor is when you're super, super excited and happy about something, like a fun game or a favorite toy.
More Examples
The crowd's fervor for the team was palpable.
She wrote with a fervor that captivated her readers.
How It's Used
"The priest spoke with fervent belief."
"The crowd displayed fervor for their candidate."
"She approached the task with artistic fervor."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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From Latin *fervor* ('boiling heat, passion'), derived from *fervere* ('to boil, to glow').
The word has been used since the 16th century to describe a strong emotional state, particularly in religious and political contexts.
Memory tip
Think of the feeling you have when you're super into something – like boiling water – that's fervor!
Word Origin
"to boil, to glow"