fervent — having or displaying a passionate intensity
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or displaying a passionate intensity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɜːrvənt/
Korean meaning: 열정적인, 간절한, 열렬한
Korean pronunciation: **퍼**번트
Example Sentences
- His fervent love for pizza led him to propose at a pizzeria.
- She was a fervent advocate for workers' rights throughout her career.
- The fervent cat lady had 37 cats and counting.
fervent
ADJECTIVE//ˈfɜːrvənt//
having or displaying a passionate intensity
A fervent fan cheers passionately at the championship game
Her fervent plea about the urgent current crisis!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'fervent' meaning 'boiling' or 'burning', derived from the verb 'fervere' (to boil, to burn). The word entered English through Old French and retained its metaphorical sense of intense heat and passion.
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📝Examples
“His fervent love for pizza led him to propose at a pizzeria.”
“She was a fervent advocate for workers' rights throughout her career.”
“The fervent cat lady had 37 cats and counting.”
“His fervent wish was to see world peace in his lifetime.”
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